B2 adjective Neutral

agitation

/ˌædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

A state of anxiety or nervous excitement, often characterized by restless movement. It can also refer to the act of stirring a liquid or the persistent campaigning for social or political change.

Beispiele

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1

He paced back and forth across the room in a state of visible agitation.

He moved restlessly and nervously because he was worried or upset.

2

The patient began to show signs of acute agitation after the medication wore off.

The patient exhibited severe nervous excitement or restlessness.

3

I could hear the agitation in her voice when she talked about the incident.

I could notice her nervous stress through the way she spoke.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
agitation
Verb
agitate
Adverb
agitatedly
Adjektiv
agitated
Verwandt
agitator
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Merkhilfe

Think of a washing machine's 'agitator'—it is the central part that moves the clothes around quickly and restlessly.

Schnelles Quiz

The news of the delay caused a great deal of _______ among the waiting passengers.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: agitation

Beispiele

1

He paced back and forth across the room in a state of visible agitation.

everyday

He moved restlessly and nervously because he was worried or upset.

2

The patient began to show signs of acute agitation after the medication wore off.

formal

The patient exhibited severe nervous excitement or restlessness.

3

I could hear the agitation in her voice when she talked about the incident.

informal

I could notice her nervous stress through the way she spoke.

4

The 19th century was marked by intense political agitation for universal suffrage.

academic

The 1800s saw persistent public protesting and campaigning for the right to vote.

5

Market agitation followed the unexpected announcement of the CEO's resignation.

business

The financial market became turbulent and unstable after the news.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
agitation
Verb
agitate
Adverb
agitatedly
Adjektiv
agitated
Verwandt
agitator

Häufige Kollokationen

visible agitation noticeable nervousness
political agitation protesting for change
extreme agitation very high levels of stress
state of agitation a condition of being nervous
constant agitation continuous restlessness

Häufige Phrasen

in a state of agitation

feeling very nervous or upset

cause agitation

to make someone feel nervous or to stir something up

political agitation

public activity or protest to achieve a political goal

Wird oft verwechselt mit

agitation vs irritation

Irritation is a feeling of annoyance or slight anger, while agitation is a state of restless, nervous excitement.

agitation vs aggression

Aggression involves hostile or violent behavior, whereas agitation is primarily about internal restlessness and anxiety.

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Nutzungshinweise

Agitation is most commonly used to describe a person's mental state of restlessness, but remember it is also used in chemistry or mechanics to describe stirring or shaking.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use the word 'agitation' when they mean 'anger'. While they can be related, agitation specifically implies a lack of calm and a lot of movement.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a washing machine's 'agitator'—it is the central part that moves the clothes around quickly and restlessly.

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Wortherkunft

From Latin 'agitatio', derived from 'agitare' meaning 'to move to and fro' or 'to drive'.

Grammatikmuster

Uncountable noun when referring to a general state of mind. Can be used with the preposition 'at' or 'about' regarding the cause. Often follows the verb 'to be in a state of'.
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Kultureller Kontext

In history, 'agitation' is a standard term used to describe the organized movements of the working class or civil rights groups (e.g., 'The Chartist agitation').

Schnelles Quiz

The news of the delay caused a great deal of _______ among the waiting passengers.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: agitation

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