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agitated

[aj-i-tey-tid] / ˈædʒ ɪˌteɪ tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
disturbed
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Your mood shifts, you feel agitated, but you can't see or hear anything unusual.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

"The defendant appeared agitated and worked up, and was remonstrating as he got back into his van," said Knight.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

A security guard, watching the flow, offered a relaxed smile as the travelers grew more agitated: “They’re short-staffed. Please be patient.”

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

Recall that Gabbard had always agitated against waging preemptive war.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

“Everyone knows us,” the man said, a bit agitated.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles




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