Perverseness (Noun)
Meaning 1
Deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
Deliberately deviating from what is good; "there will always be a few people who, through macho perversity, gain satisfaction from bullying and terrorism".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The politician's perverseness in denying the obvious facts of the scandal only served to further erode public trust.
- Her perverseness in always choosing the most difficult and time-consuming route was starting to frustrate her travel companions.
- The company's perverseness in prioritizing profits over environmental concerns was widely criticized by activists and consumers alike.
- The artist's perverseness in using unconventional materials and techniques was seen as a bold statement by some, but a pointless provocation by others.
- The child's perverseness in refusing to eat anything healthy was a constant source of worry for his parents.