Word
agitated
Phoneticsag·i·tat·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈædʒəˌteɪtɪd/
UK/ˈædʒɪtˌeɪtɪd/
Definitions
01worried or upset
B1 · Intermediate
adj. feeling or appearing troubled, nervous, or worried.
adj. feeling or showing extreme nervousness, anxiety, or excitement. Often used to describe a person's physical mannerisms when they are distressed.
“The passenger became agitated when he realized he had missed his flight.”
“The witness grew increasingly agitated under cross-examination, frequently glancing toward the exit and wringing her hands nervously.”
02physically shaken
C1 · Advanced Science Technical
adj. moving around violently or being shaken strongly.
adj. subjected to vigorous physical movement or stirring, typically in a liquid or chemical context.
“The agitated water in the washing machine helped clean the dirty clothes.”
“Once the solution is sufficiently agitated, the sediment will remain suspended long enough for the technician to take an accurate sample.”
03politically active
C2 · Proficiency Formal · Academic
adj. describing a situation where people are protesting or arguing for change.
adj. characterised by public protest, social unrest, or active political campaigning.
“The city remained agitated for weeks following the controversial new law.”
“The historian noted that the agitated political climate of the 1930s made moderate compromise almost impossible for the ruling party.”
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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