perverse (Meaning)
perverse (s)
marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
resistant to guidance or discipline
deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good
perverse (a.)
Turned aside; hence, specifically, turned away from the right; willfully erring; wicked; perverted.
Obstinate in the wrong; stubborn; intractable; hence, wayward; vexing; contrary.
Synonyms & Antonyms of perverse
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Synonyms:
- sullen
- bearish
- combative
- off-color
- bilious
- fractious
- argumentative
- curmudgeonly
- off-colored
- tetchy
- ornery
- fretful
- surly
- truculent
- short-tempered
- dyspeptic
- pugnacious
- cross-grained
- querulous
- touchy
- snippety
- disputatious
- belligerent
- quick-tempered
- ill-tempered
- quarrelsome
- pouty
- sulky
- snappy
- ill-natured
- bellicose
- scrappy
- snarly
- huffy
- ill-humored
- cantankerous
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perverse Sentence Examples
- The doctor's perverse diagnosis contradicted every other medical opinion.
- The child exhibited a perverse fascination with dolls that were disfigured or broken.
- The politician's perverse policies benefited only a select few while harming the masses.
- The author's perverse mind conjured up tales of violence and horror.
- The religious cult engaged in perverse rituals that included self-flagellation and animal sacrifice.
- The lawyer's perverse interpretation of the law twisted it to serve his own interests.
- The film's perverse cinematography created an unsettling and disturbing atmosphere.
- The detective's perverse curiosity led him into dangerous and uncharted territory.
- The scientist's perverse experiments pushed the boundaries of ethics and morality.
- The fashion designer created perversely provocative garments that shocked and titillated the audience.
FAQs About the word perverse
marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict, resistant to guidance or discipline, deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or goodTurned
irritable, fiery, ratty, cranky, pettish, raspy, prickly, stuffy, crotchety, testy
good-natured, outgoing, outgoing, gregarious, sociable, sociable, genial,friendly, affable, cordial
The doctor's perverse diagnosis contradicted every other medical opinion.
The child exhibited a perverse fascination with dolls that were disfigured or broken.
The politician's perverse policies benefited only a select few while harming the masses.
The author's perverse mind conjured up tales of violence and horror.
