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In literature, "perturbed" is often employed to convey a state of inner disquiet or agitation that permeates both character and setting. Authors use the term to denote everything from fleeting anxiety to deep-seated emotional unrest—a quality that can be as subtle as a troubled expression [1] or as profound as an endless, almost torturous inner pain [2]. In narratives that span from intimate character studies to broader societal upheavals, the word encapsulates both the external manifestations of distress and the internal struggles that drive a character's actions [3] [4]. It is a versatile descriptor that enriches the narrative by hinting at unseen turmoil, whether in the quiet moments of introspection or in the frantic pacing of crisis, thereby adding layers of complexity to the literary portrait.
  1. She seemed perturbed; her gray eyes flashed, and on her cheeks glowed two red spots.
    — from Christmas Stories And Legends
  2. After a few moments—that were to him, in his perturbed state, like endless hours of pain—he felt a hand laid on his shoulder.
    — from The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
  3. The count was more perturbed than ever by the condition of his affairs, which called for some decisive action.
    — from War and Peace by graf Leo Tolstoy
  4. Raoul went home, greatly perturbed at all that he had heard.
    — from The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux

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