Perverse - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|pərˈvɜːrs|
Brit.
|pəˈvɜːs|
adjective
- marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
took perverse satisfaction in foiling her plans
- resistant to guidance or discipline (syn: contrary, obstinate, wayward)a perverse mood
- deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good (syn: depraved, perverted, reprobate)Extra examples
She has a perverse fascination with death.
He seems to take perverse pleasure in making things as difficult as possible.
His friends all enjoy his perverse sense of humor.
Is this some kind of perverse joke?
He gets perverse satisfaction from embarrassing people.
Perversely, she was irritated by his kindness.
You are too much something for a tubercular neurotic who can only be jealous and mean and perverse.
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