Agitation Meaning
/ædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being disrupted with violence, or with irregular action; commotion.
nounA disturbance of personal tranquillity; disturbance of someone's peace of mind; an emotion combining irritation, restlessness and aggravation; a feeling of being riled up or bothered to the point of experiencing distress and tension.
Sentence Examples
He sat down to recover from his agitation.
Fred's agitation has now subsided, and he's sleeping peacefully.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His constant fidgeting and tapping clearly showed his inner ____ to everyone.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He showed signs of extreme ____ as the deadline for the task approached.
Word Origin & History
From French agitation, from Latin agitātiō (“movement, agitation”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"[…] religious agitations […]"
— 1855–1858, William H[ickling] Prescott, History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, volume (please specify |volume=I to III), Boston, Mass.: Phillips, Sampson, and Company, →OCLC:
"[…] a logical agitation of the matter […]"
— 1692, Roger L’Estrange, “ (please specify the fable number.) (please specify the name of the fable.)”, in Fables, of Æsop and Other Eminent Mythologists: […], London: […] R[ichard] Sare, […], →OCLC:
"[…] the project now in agitation […]"
— 1732, Jonathan Swift, The Advantages Proposed by Repealing the Sacramental Test:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His constant fidgeting and tapping clearly showed his inner ____ to everyone.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He showed signs of extreme ____ as the deadline for the task approached.