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Agitated

/ˈæd͡ʒɪteɪtɪd/ · adjective

Meaning

Angry, annoyed, bothered or worked up..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Angry, annoyed, bothered or worked up.
  2. (chemistry) Of a solution or substance, violently and chaotically moving around, such as due to being shaken.
  3. simple past and past participle of agitate

Example Sentences

By quarter to six all this had me so awake and agitated that even the Balinese wind chimes that I hung up in the garden to relax me began to sound like Big Ben.

Synonyms for agitated

Antonyms for agitated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does agitated mean?

Agitated means Angry, annoyed, bothered or worked up..

What is a synonym for agitated?

Common synonyms include frenetic, frantic, aroused, distraught.

What is the opposite of agitated?

Possible antonyms include undisturbed, unagitated.

How do you use agitated in a sentence?

By quarter to six all this had me so awake and agitated that even the Balinese wind chimes that I hung up in the garden to relax me began to sound like Big Ben.

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