agitated

• Beschreibt einen Zustand der Nervosität, Unruhe oder Aufregung, oft aufgrund von Sorgen oder starker emotionaler Erregung.

Describes a state of being nervous, restless, or upset.

1. Nervous or upsetB2formal

   Feeling or appearing troubled, nervous, or disturbed.

   Aufgewühlt

   • She became agitated when she heard the bad news.
   • The crowd grew agitated as the delay continued.
   • He was visibly agitated before his speech.

   Synonymeanxiousdisquieteddisturbedflusterednervousoverwroughtperturbedrattledrestlesstroubleduneasyupset

   Antonymecalmcomposedrelaxedserenetranquil

2. Stirred or shakenB2formal

   Physically disturbed or moved, often referring to a liquid or substance.

   Aufgewühlt

   • The chemist agitated the solution to mix the chemicals.
   • The water in the tank was agitated by the pump.
   • Agitated sediment clouded the river.

   Synonymedisturbedmixedroiledshakenstirredturbulent

   Antonymecalmquiescentsettledstillundisturbed

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand beunruhigt oder nervös gemacht wird, oder dass für eine Sache öffentlich geworben und Unterstützung mobilisiert wird.

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone feel troubled or nervous, or to stir up public concern or support for a cause.

1. Disturb or upsetB2formal

   To make someone feel anxious, nervous, or disturbed.

   Beunruhigen

   • The news of the accident agitated her greatly.
   • He was agitated by the constant noise outside.
   • Don't agitate the dog; it might bite.

   Synonymealarmbotherdisconcertdisquietdistressdisturbflusterperturbruffletroubleunnerveunsettleupsetworry

   Antonymecalmcomposepacifyquietreassuresettlesoothetranquilize

2. Stir or shakeB2formal

   To move or shake something vigorously, especially a liquid.

   Schütteln

   • Agitate the mixture thoroughly before pouring.
   • The machine agitates the solution to ensure even mixing.
   • She agitated the bottle to dissolve the powder.

   Synonymebeatchurndisturbshakestirwhipwhisk

   Antonymecalmsettlestill

3. Campaign or protestC1formal

   To campaign or argue publicly for a political or social change.

   Agitieren

   • The group agitated for better working conditions.
   • They agitated against the new law in the streets.
   • Students agitated for reforms in the education system.

   Synonymeactivismcampaigncrusadelobbypressprotestpushstir up

   Antonymeappeasecalmpacifyquiesce