Meaning & use
agitated
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Feeling or appearing troubled, nervous, or upset.
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She grew agitated while waiting for the results of the test.
The agitated crowd began shouting questions at the spokesperson.
A note on using this word
Comes from the verb "agitate," which also has a literal meaning of "to shake or stir" -- both senses share the idea of disturbance.
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