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What is another word for Agitated? – 126 Agitated Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    aggravated annoyed irritated vexed upset disturbed troubled perturbed flustered ruffled inflamed angered enraged infuriated incensed outraged indignant displeased dissatisfied discontented restless uneasy apprehensive worried concerned frantic frenzied hysterical furious fuming seething boiling foaming

    Meaning of Agitated

    The primary meaning of the word "Agitated" is being in a state of anxiety or turmoil.

    Definitions

    • Feeling or showing anxiety or turmoil, typically because of a difficult or unpleasant situation
    • Physically shaken or disturbed, typically by a violent movement
    • (Of a person's mind or feelings) deeply disturbed or upset

    Etymology of Agitated

    The word "Agitated" comes from the Latin "agitat", which is the past participle of "agitate", meaning to drive or move to and fro, or to disturb
    Historically, the word has been used to describe a range of emotional states, from mild anxiety to extreme turmoil

    Example Uses

    • The crowd became agitated as the concert was delayed
    • She was agitated by the noise and couldn't concentrate on her work
    • The patient was agitated and confused after the accident

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    calm serene peaceful tranquil composed relaxed contented satisfied pleased delighted happy joyful ecstatic thrilled enthusiastic excited elated elevated soothed comforted reassured untroubled unworried unbothered