agitated

adjective

ag·i·tat·ed | \ ˈa-jə-ˌtā-təd

Definition of agitated

: troubled in mind : disturbed and upset When Caswall asked him to describe what he had seen …, he got very agitated …— Bram Stoker was so agitated she could hardly speak

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Otters awaiting pickup at the airports were doused with sea water by volunteers, to keep them from getting agitated, according to an account published by the state. — Nathaniel Herz, Anchorage Daily News, "Alaskans make new push to kill more sea otters, saying they’re decimating Southeast shellfish," 17 Mar. 2018 Baxter had asked Howard for help with Miller, who video showed was agitated. — Jeff Weiner, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Peace Officers Memorial Day: These Orlando-area officers lost their lives on duty in the past decade," 15 May 2018 The man appeared agitated as three officers circled him, with one officer radioing for a Taser. — Ashley Luthern, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Milwaukee officer suspended, 3 others on desk duty after violent arrest captured on video," 3 May 2018 In recent days, Trump has grown increasingly agitated, railing against members of his beleaguered team, said someone familiar with the situation. — chicagotribune.com, "Cohen raid puts Trump off talking to Mueller," 18 Apr. 2018 During an episode when the 19-year-old became agitated, according to a lawsuit filed by his family, an employee held him down and another held his legs. — Stephanie Armour, WSJ, "Psychiatric Hospitals With Safety Violations Still Get Accreditation," 26 Dec. 2018 Meanwhile, riders, many of whom had been drinking at the game, got more and more agitated. — Fox News, "Red Sox fan electrocuted after trying to train surf from Yankee Stadium," 21 Sep. 2018 Some patients get very agitated by being disoriented, and might throw things or lash out at others. — Robert Mccoppin, courant.com, "Music Can Call Back Loved Ones Lost In Alzheimer's Darkness," 22 June 2018 Some patients get very agitated by being disoriented, and might throw things or lash out at others. — Robert Mccoppin, chicagotribune.com, "Music can call back loved ones lost in Alzheimer's darkness: 'So much we can do to improve quality of life'," 11 June 2018

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