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agitated Synonyms
Another word for agitated
Choosing another word for agitated depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Feeling or appearing troubled, nervous, or restless.
Usage Example
"The patient became increasingly flustered while waiting for the test results."
Strongest
flustered
restless
Strong
anxious
perturbed
unnerved
rattled
distressed
keyed-up
worked-up
uneasy
• adjective (Context 2)
Stirred, shaken, or moved briskly (especially of a liquid or physical substance).
Usage Example
"The chemist observed the rapid reaction taking place inside the turbulent solution."
Strongest
turbulent
Strong
churning
stirred
roiled
choppy
rough
Opposites of agitated
The opposite of agitated shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
calm
still
composed
serene
undisturbed
placid
tranquil
motionless
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Agitated. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/agitated