Also means
rough, choppy (of water)
Usage Note
Agité is the past participle of agiter used as an adjective. The feminine is agitée. It describes a person who is anxious or hyperactive, or a sea that is rough. Avoir le sommeil agité means 'to have a restless sleep'.
Examples
"L'enfant était très agité avant l'examen."
Natural Translation
The child was very restless before the exam.

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