agitated
pronunciation
How to pronounce agitated in British English:
UK [ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd]
How to pronounce agitated in American English:
US [ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd]
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- Adjective:
- troubled emotionally and usually deeply
- physically disturbed or set in motion
- thrown from side to side
Word Origin
- agitated (adj.)
- 1610s, "set in motion," past participle adjective from agitate (v.). Meaning "disturbed" is from 1650s; that of "disturbed in mind" is from 1756. Meaning "kept constantly in public view" is from 1640s.
Example
- 1. Lately , he 'd become so much more agitated ......
- 2. The tv crew looked stressed and agitated .
- 3. Little sister was growing agitated ; that pulse between her eyes reappeared .
- 4. Don 't try and stop thoughts ; this will just make you feel agitated .
- 5. Waiting parents seem agitated as they talk to valbona hystuna , a teacher .