 perverse |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict | |
| Examples: | "took perverse satisfaction in foiling her plans" |
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| Related terms: | negative | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] resistant to guidance or discipline | |
| Synonyms: | wayward obstinate contrary | |
| Examples: | "Mary Mary quite contrary" "an obstinate child with a violent temper" "a perverse mood" "wayward behavior" |
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| Related terms: | disobedient | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] marked by immorality; deviating from what is considered right or proper or good | |
| Synonyms: | immoral perverted reprobate depraved | |
| Examples: | "depraved criminals" "a perverted sense of loyalty" "the reprobate conduct of a gambling aristocrat" |
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| Related terms: | corrupt | |
| Similar spelling: |
perversely perversive perverted pervert perversity perversion |
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