ad͡ʒɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n æ.d͡ʒɪˈteɪ.ʃən fəˈmɛnt fɚˈmɛnt ˌfɜː(ɹ)mənˈteɪʃən ʌnˈɹɛst a feeling of restless agitation a state of agitation or turbulent change or development the political ferment produced new leadership social unrest