agitation

(noun) a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance.

(noun) a state of agitation or turbulent change or development. Synonyms: ferment, fermentation, tempestuousness, unrest. Examples: "The political ferment produced new leadership." "Social unrest."

(noun) the feeling of being agitated; not calm.

(noun) disturbance usually in protest. Synonyms: excitement, turmoil, upheaval, hullabaloo.

(noun) the act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously).