Agitation

ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃən

Meaning & Definition

noun

A state of anxiety or nervous excitement.

His agitation was evident as he paced back and forth, waiting for the news.

The action of disturbing or stirring up, especially in a political or social context.

The protest was a clear agitation for workers' rights and fair wages.

A physical condition characterized by restlessness or excitement.

The child's agitation made it difficult for the teacher to maintain order in the classroom.

The process of stirring up or pushing something into motion.

The agitation of the water in the pond indicated the presence of fish.

Late Middle English: from Latin 'agitatio', from 'agitare', meaning 'to set in motion'.

political agitation

The act of campaigning for a political cause.

agitation of the mind

A state of mental unrest or anxiety.

public agitation

The process of stirring public interest in an issue.

anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something.

frustration

The feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something.

disturbance

The interruption of a settled and peaceful condition.

Jitters

He had the jitters before giving his speech.

Freak out

She freaked out when the results were announced.