Agitation (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A mental state of extreme emotional disturbance.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

• The news of her mother's passing sent her into a state of agitation, making it difficult for her to focus.
• He struggled to calm his agitation after the argument with his colleague.
• The patient's agitation was evident in her rapid speech and frenetic movements.
• As the stress of the deadline loomed, his agitation grew, making it hard for him to sleep.
• The doctor recognized the signs of agitation in her patient and quickly administered a calming medication.

Hypernyms

• Psychological Condition
• Mental State
• Mental Condition

Hyponyms

• Swither
• Fuss
• Lather
• Stew
• Flap
• Perturbation
• Upset
• Sweat
• Pother
• Tizzy

Meaning ²

Disturbance usually in protest.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Turmoil
• Excitement
• Upheaval
• Hullabaloo

Meaning ³

The feeling of being agitated; not calm.

Classification

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

Antonyms

• Calmness

Hyponyms

• Turmoil
• Restlessness
• Fidgetiness

Meaning ⁴

A state of agitation or turbulent change or development; "the political ferment produced new leadership"; "social unrest".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Fermentation
• Tempestuousness
• Unrest
• Ferment

Hypernyms

• Sturm Und Drang
• Upheaval

Meaning ⁵

The act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously).

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hypernyms

• Movement
• Move
• Motility

Hyponyms

• Waggle
• Shake