Agitation

usgb/ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃn/
noun

The state of feeling upset or annoyed, often because of worry or fear.

I noticed a sense of agitation in her behavior.
Visual representation of "agitation" - The state of feeling upset or annoyed, often because of worry or fear

Often appears as...

  • sense of agitation
  • feel agitation
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Emotional State

Agitation often implies an inner disturbance caused by uncertainty or conflict.

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Tom was in a state of agitation waiting for the exam results.
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Negative Feeling

This type of agitation is generally considered uncomfortable and stressful.

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She paced the room, filled with agitation over the missed flight.
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Intensity Variance

The word can describe a range from mild annoyance to strong anxiety.

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Mild agitation was evident in his twitching fingers.
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