agitative

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈædʒɪteɪtɪv/

Definition

Causing or tending to cause excitement, disturbance, or emotional unrest.

Examples

• The newspaper published an agitative editorial that polarized the entire community.

• He avoided making agitative comments during the meeting to keep the peace.

• The sudden change in policy had an agitative effect on the staff.

Synonyms of agitative

Words with a similar meaning to agitative:

• upsetting
• disturbing
• provocative
• inflammatory

Antonyms of agitative

Words with the opposite meaning to agitative:

• calming
• soothing

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