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Mentally troubled, upset, or restless.

adjective

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agitated

An agitated caller asked for an explanation of the unexpected cancellation.
Dictionary practice example.
Just before a community puppet performance, the stage assistant became agitated when the labeled prop boxes were delivered to the wrong room.
From When the Room Feels Tense.
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