thrown from side to side; " a tossing ship"

troubled emotionally and usually deeply; " agitated parents"

physically disturbed or set in motion; " the agitated mixture foamed and bubbled"

of Agitate

Excited; expressing excitement.

Whenever I have heard this question agitated since my return to England, the cry of, " What can we do with them! – A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson by Watkin Tench

Rachel obeyed; but she was so agitated that she could not utter one word. – Rachel Gray by Julia Kavanagh

In 1774 when abolition was agitated in connection with the struggle for the rights of man, the Presbyterians were early requested to take action. – The History of the Negro Church by Carter Godwin Woodson

But for once in his life, Mr. Brinsmade was too much agitated to inquire about the pain of another. – The Crisis, Complete by Winston Churchill Last Updated: March 6, 2009

Martin: Dear Mistress Joscelyn, why are you so agitated – Martin Pippin in the Apple Orchard by Eleanor Farjeon

It seemed the message must be from Dalton, somehow, and she too, like Dorothy, felt a trifle agitated – Dorothy Dale by Margaret Penrose

All were silent, though it was evident that their feelings had been violently agitated – Monsieur Violet by Frederick Marryat

These claims, these social claims-" He got up and took some agitated steps about the table. – The Pastor's Wife by Elizabeth von Arnim

She spoke in a very agitated voice: " They want you down stairs." – Cord and Creese by James de Mille

It was also to be seen that he was in a very agitated state. – The Childerbridge Mystery by Guy Boothby

Of course, he had been greatly agitated when he wrote. – A Top-Floor Idyl by George van Schaick

It seemed as if she were far the more agitated of the two. – The Knave of Diamonds by Ethel May Dell

He paused, and again studied her countenance, which was agitated – Tales & Novels, Vol. IX [Contents: Harrington; Thoughts on Bores; Ormond] by Maria Edgeworth

Peter left them there, without one word or look for Cherry, who went back to the house with her sister in a most agitated and wretched state of mind. – Sisters by Kathleen Norris

The man was evidently agitated – The Evil Shepherd by E. Phillips Oppenheim

He got up, plainly agitated and walked to the window. – The Complete PG Edition of The Works of Winston Churchill by Winston Churchill

Mrs. Crayford was too agitated to answer in words. – The Frozen Deep by Wilkie Collins

Sir Herbert's voice was agitated – War-time Silhouettes by Stephen Hudson

I saw that Mrs Hudson was greatly agitated and I now knew that the captain had been gradually preparing her for the appearance of their son. – Twice Lost by W.H.G. Kingston

He then saw that she was agitated and that she had stopped him thus because her voice had at the moment failed her. – Donal Grant by George MacDonald