agitated
adj. B1 Intermediate US //ˈædʒəˌteɪtɪd// UK //ˈædʒɪtˌeɪtɪd// ag·i·tat·ed
adj. feeling nervous, worried, or upset. You use this word when someone is clearly stressed or unable to stay calm.
adj. feeling or showing nervousness, anxiety, or emotional disturbance. Often used predicatively after linking verbs such as 'feel' or 'look'.
She looked agitated before the big interview.
The patient became agitated when the doctor explained the test results.
His agitated gestures and raised voice suggested he was hiding something important from the committee.
Usage
The adjective is typically used predicatively (e.g. 'felt agitated') rather than attributively.