agitation (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃən/
Definition
A state of anxiety or nervous excitement.
Examples
His agitation grew as he waited for the test results.
Despite her outward calm, her hands trembled with agitation.
The news of the layoffs caused widespread agitation among the employees.
How to Use agitation
- agitation about (prepositional phrase)
- The state of being worried or excited concerning a specific issue. — "There was public agitation about the proposed tax increase."
- agitation over (prepositional phrase)
- The state of being worried or excited concerning a specific issue. — "The workers expressed their agitation over the unfair working conditions."
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