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Agitation

Verb / ˌædʒʌˈteɪʃʌn / Another word for agitation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Agitation means a feeling of worry or nervousness.

Synonyms & similar words

upheaval excitement tempestuousness calmness turmoil fermentation ferment unrest hullabaloo anxiety unease tension disquiet nervousness fear apprehension distress uneasiness restlessness edginess jitteriness perturbation excitement fermentation turmoil upheaval uproar unrest turbulence

Example sentences

  1. Her agitation increased as the deadline approached.
  2. The agitation in his voice made me nervous.
  3. The agitation caused by the loud music was unbearable.
  4. The agitation in the crowd grew as the speaker took the stage.
  5. The agitation of the water made it difficult to swim.

Quotes

  • One of the symptoms of an approaching nervous breakdown is the belief that one's work is terribly important. - Bertrand Russell
  • Nothing is so aggravating as calmness. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one. - Elbert Hubbard

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