Lexic.us

Definition of Perverse

1. Adjective. Marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict. "Took perverse satisfaction in foiling her plans"

2. Adjective. Resistant to guidance or discipline. "Wayward behavior"

3. Adjective. Deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good. "The reprobate conduct of a gambling aristocrat"

Definition of Perverse

1. a. Turned aside; hence, specifically, turned away from the right; willfully erring; wicked; perverted.

Definition of Perverse

1. Adjective. Turned aside; hence, specifically, turned away from the (morally) right; willfully erring; wicked; perverted. ¹

2. Adjective. Obstinately in the wrong; stubborn; intractable; hence, wayward; vexing; contrary. ¹

3. Adjective. (context: legal of a verdict) Ignoring the evidence or the judge's opinions. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Perverse

1. willfully deviating from desired or expected conduct [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Perverse

pervaporating pervaporation pervasion pervasions pervasive pervasive development disorder pervasive developmental disorder pervasive developmental disorder - not otherwise specified pervasive developmental disorders pervasively

pervasiveness pervasivenesses perve perved pervenous pacemaker perverse (current term) perversed perversedly perversely perverseness

perversenesses perverser perversions perversities perversity perversive pervertable

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