Perverse (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict; "took perverse satisfaction in foiling her plans".
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Meaning 2
Resistant to guidance or discipline; "Mary Mary quite contrary"; "an obstinate child with a violent temper"; "a perverse mood"; "wayward behavior".
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Examples
- She had a perverse nature that made her resistant to all attempts at discipline.
- The young boy's obstinate refusal to apologize was typical of his perverse mood that morning.
- Despite his teacher's best efforts, the child continued to exhibit wayward behavior that was becoming increasingly perverse.
- The judge had no patience for the defendant's perverse arguments and threatened to hold him in contempt.
- The actress's reputation for having a perverse temper was well-deserved, and she frequently clashed with her directors and co-stars.
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Meaning 3
Deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good; "depraved criminals"; "a perverted sense of loyalty"; "the reprobate conduct of a gambling aristocrat".
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All adjective clusters.