1. feeling or appearing troubled, nervous, or upset
2. moving in a violent or turbulent way
Usage: often used to describe water or other substances

Examples

• She became agitated when she couldn’t find her keys.
• The patient appeared agitated and couldn’t sit still.
• The agitated crowd demanded answers from the mayor.
• The washing machine created agitated water to clean the clothes.
• His agitated voice revealed his frustration.
• The agitated sea made sailing dangerous.
• The dog became agitated when strangers approached the house.