worked up

idiom

Meaning

Excessively emotional, excited, aroused or angry.

Examples

SIMPLE

Please do not get so worked up about such a small mistake.

CONTEXTUAL

He got really worked up during the argument, so he had to leave the room to calm down.

COMPLEX

Despite her attempts to remain composed, she became visibly worked up as the details of the injustice were revealed to the committee.

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