agitatedly
/ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪ.tɪd.li/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈædʒ.ə.teɪ.t̬ɪd.li/ (ame, ipa)
agitatedly — adverb
1. in a way that shows worry, anger, or nervous excitement, often through quick spe
in a way that shows worry, anger, or nervous excitement, often through quick speech or movement.
Esteban spoke agitatedly to the station guard after he lost sight of his little daughter.
speak + agitatedly after upsetting news
Ayesha paced agitatedly outside the exam room while the doctor checked Noor.
pace + agitatedly while waiting
The shop owner waved agitatedly at drivers when smoke rose from the kitchen.
From the back row, several parents shouted agitatedly when the side doors stayed locked.
Minh asked agitatedly whether the last bus had already left the village.
- anxiously
focuses more on worry and less on visible anger or upset movement
- nervously
often suggests fear or lack of confidence rather than strong disturbance
- angrily
centers on anger alone and does not suggest nervous excitement
- frantically
is stronger and suggests loss of control or panic
文法句型
speak + agitatedly
ask + agitatedly + whether-clause
pace + agitatedly
gesture + agitatedly
用法筆記
Usually modifies speech, gestures, or movement that show visible worry or anger. After linking verbs such as look or seem, use the adjective agitated instead: 'He looked agitated,' not 'He looked agitatedly.'