Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Agitation has 6 different meanings across 1 category:
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
"The constant noise from the construction site left him in such deep agitation that he couldn't focus on his work."
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
"the political ferment produced new leadership"
"social unrest"
the feeling of being agitated; not calm
"After waiting for hours without an update, she felt a rising agitation that made it hard to focus on her work."
disturbance usually in protest
"The sudden agitation on campus began when students gathered outside the administration building to protest the new policy."
the act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously)
"The chef had to stir the heavy cream with vigorous agitation before adding the eggs to make sure they wouldn't curdle."
The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being disrupted with violence, or with irregular action; commotion.
"The sudden announcement caused a wave of agitation to sweep through the crowded hall as people began shouting and pushing each other."