English · Emotions & Feelings
agitated
ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd
[ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd]
nervous and troubled
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Feeling or showing anxiety and restlessness.
Example
He became agitated when the plane was delayed.
He became agitated when the plane was delayed.
Etymology
From Latin 'agitare' meaning 'to set in motion, drive'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes visible nervous distress.