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agitated

[aj-i-tay-tid] / ˈædʒ ɪˌteɪ tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
disturbed
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We have agitated for paid parental leave, universal childcare, better public schools, child allowances, and other help for struggling parents.

From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2026

Hundreds of people crammed into the school gym that April evening, and the debate over Point Reyes agitated into a low boil.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026

They know their cognition will continue to fade, and they might live for years in an agitated, delusional state where they’ll need round-the-clock care from people they don’t recognize.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026

The bison then repeatedly flops on its side in an agitated fashion before hopping to its feet.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

Here Meg’s partner appeared, to find her looking much flushed and rather agitated.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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