perverse

/pə'və:s/
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perverse

A child displays perverse behavior by refusing to wear a coat in the cold.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Deliberately deviating from what is considered right, good, or proper: Characterized by a stubborn and often harmful insistence on behaving in ways that are wrong or unacceptable.
    • Marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict: Showing a deliberate and unreasonable desire to behave contrary to the wishes or advice of others, often out of contrariness.
    • Difficult to manage or control; wayward: Resistant to guidance or discipline.
Usage

The word "perverse" describes a person, action, or situation that shows a deliberate and often illogical or harmful refusal to follow accepted standards, rules, or advice. It implies a stubborn, contrary, or even morally corrupt attitude.

Examples
  • Adjective:
    • His perverse refusal to follow the doctor's orders worsened his condition.
    • She took a perverse delight in annoying her colleagues.
    • It was a perverse decision that benefited no one and harmed many.
Advanced Usage

  • "Perverse incentive": A policy or reward that has the unintended and undesirable result of encouraging the very behavior it is meant to discourage.

    • The bonus structure created a perverse incentive for managers to ignore long-term safety.

  • "Perverse logic": A line of reasoning that is deliberately twisted or contrary to common sense.

    • He defended his actions with a kind of perverse logic that left everyone baffled.
Variants and Related Words

  • Perversely (adverb): In a perverse manner.

    • He perversely insisted on doing everything the hardest way possible.

  • Perversity (noun): The quality or state of being perverse.

    • The sheer perversity of his argument made it impossible to debate.
Synonyms
  • Contrary: Perversely inclined to disagree or oppose.
  • Wayward: Difficult to control or predict because of willful or capricious behavior.
  • Obstinate: Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action.
  • Depraved: Morally corrupt; wicked.
Antonyms
  • Compliant: Inclined to agree with others or obey rules.
  • Amenable: Open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.
  • Virtuous: Having or showing high moral standards.
Related Phrases

  • To be perverse: To act in a deliberately contrary or unreasonable way.

    • Don't be perverse; just admit you were wrong.

  • A perverse streak: A tendency within someone's character to be deliberately contrary.

    • He has a perverse streak that makes him argue just for the sake of it.
perverse

A child displays perverse behavior by refusing to wear a coat in the cold.

Adjective
  1. 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
  2. resistant to guidance or discipline
    • Mary Mary quite contrary
    • an obstinate child with a violent temper
    • a perverse mood
    • wayward behavior
  3. marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
    • took perverse satisfaction in foiling her plans

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