agitated

Example Sentences

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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

Huntley was agitated and emotional all the time I was at the home in College Close.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

Others have built better systems internally to share tips across departments, whether about a disgruntled employee or a particularly agitated consumer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

A sound of agitated tub water came from behind the shower curtain.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger