agitatedly

/ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪ.tɪd.li/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈædʒ.ə.teɪ.t̬ɪd.li/ (ame, ipa)

agitatedly — 副詞

1. in a way that shows worry, anger, or nervous excitement, often through quick spe

1.副詞C1
釋義

焦躁地

帶著不安或怒氣地說話或動作

in a way that shows worry, anger, or nervous excitement, often through quick speech or movement.

例句

Esteban spoke agitatedly to the station guard after he lost sight of his little daughter.

跟小女兒走散後，Esteban 焦躁地向車站警衛說明情況。

speak + agitatedly after upsetting news

Ayesha paced agitatedly outside the exam room while the doctor checked Noor.

醫師檢查 Noor 時，Ayesha 在診間外焦躁地來回踱步。

pace + agitatedly while waiting

同義詞
  • 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

反義詞
  • calmly

    shows control and emotional steadiness instead of visible upset

  • coolly

    can suggest emotional distance or self-control rather than agitation

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.'

常見錯誤

❌He looked agitatedly during the interview.
✅He looked agitated during the interview.
💡Use the adverb for actions such as speaking, moving, or asking, but use the adjective after linking verbs like 'look' or 'seem'.