perverse in English dictionary

  • perverse

    Meanings and definitions of "perverse"

    • Turned aside; hence, specifically, turned away from the (morally) right; willfully erring; wicked; perverted.
    • Obstinately in the wrong; stubborn; intractable; hence, wayward; vexing; contrary.
    • (law, of a verdict) Ignoring the evidence or the judge's opinions.
    • adjective
      Turned aside; hence, specifically, turned away from the (morally) right; willfully erring; wicked; perverted.
    • adjective
      Obstinately in the wrong; stubborn; intractable; hence, wayward; vexing; contrary.
    • adjective
      (law, of a verdict)
      Ignoring the evidence or the judge's opinions.
    • Turned aside; hence, specifically, turned away from the (morally) right; willfully erring; wicked; perverted
    • Deviating from what is considered right or proper or good.
    • adjective
      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"
    • adjective
      marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict; "took perverse satisfaction in foiling her plans"
    • adjective
      resistant to guidance or discipline; "Mary Mary quite contrary"; "an obstinate child with a violent temper"; "a perverse mood"; "wayward behavior"

    Synonyms of "perverse" in English dictionary

    contrary, depraved, immoral are the top synonyms of "perverse" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of perverse

    • perverse ( comparative more perverse, superlative most perverse)
    • perverse (comparative perverser, superlative perversest)
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