aufgewühlte

Aufgewühlt is a German adjective that translates to agitated, stirred up, or disturbed in English. It can describe a state of emotional turmoil or a physical disturbance of a substance.

When used to describe a person's emotional state, "aufgewühlt" implies a feeling of unrest, anxiety, or being deeply unsettled. Someone who is aufgewühlt might be experiencing strong emotions like anger, fear, or sadness, which prevent them from being calm or composed. This emotional state can be a reaction to a stressful event, a difficult situation, or internal conflict. For example, a person might feel aufgewühlt after receiving bad news or witnessing a disturbing event.

In a physical sense, "aufgewühlt" can describe something that has been disturbed from its resting state. This is often applied to liquids or loose materials. For instance, a body of water can become aufgewühlt by strong winds or currents, making its surface choppy and uneven. Similarly, the ground can be aufgewühlt by digging or heavy machinery, meaning it has been turned over and is no longer smooth. The term suggests a loss of order or stillness.