# agitated

/ˈædʒəˌteɪtɪd/ (US) · /ˈædʒɪtˌeɪtɪd/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/agitated
Updated: 2026-08-08

## Senses

### 2. physically shaken

adjective · CEFR C1 · Technical

moving around quickly and violently, usually because it is being shaken or stirred.

For teachers: subjected to vigorous physical movement or stirring, typically in a liquid or chemical context.

- The machine keeps the liquid agitated so that the chemicals mix properly.
- The solution must remain constantly agitated during the heating process to prevent the sediment from settling at the bottom of the flask.

Usage: Commonly used in laboratory instructions or industrial processes.

## Examples

- 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.

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