Synonyms for agitated

Grammar : Adj

Spell : aj-i-tey-tid

Phonetic Transcription : ˈædʒ ɪˌteɪ tɪd

Définition of agitated

Origin : 1610s, "set in motion," past participle adjective from agitate (v.). Meaning "disturbed" is from 1650s; that of "disturbed in mind" is from 1756. Meaning "kept constantly in public view" is from 1640s.

adj disturbed

Example sentences :

He was reading when I approached him, and he looked flushed and agitated.
Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various

I'm so agitated by recent events, that, that—indeed you must excuse me.
Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various

She interrupted him quickly, and was so agitated that she stammered her words at random.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

What shook the pillars of the Union when the Missouri question was agitated?
Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VII (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier

Arthur Channing, pale and agitated, came running from his home.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

Constance could have laughed, but for her own distress, agitated though he was.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

He paused, and again studied her countenance, which was agitated.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

He too was agitated; for he had not seen her since their parting in the churchyard.
Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens

And her agitated hand waved to them from a chaise window, and she was gone.
Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens

Walter began to breathe quickly, and his lips were agitated; then he set them obstinately.
Extract from : « Alice Adams » by Booth Tarkington

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