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perverse
[per-vurs]
adjective
willfully determined or disposed to go counter to what is expected or desired; contrary.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms:characterized by or proceeding from such a determination or disposition.
a perverse mood.
wayward or cantankerous.
persistent or obstinate in what is wrong.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms:turned away from or rejecting what is right, good, or proper; wicked or corrupt.
Synonyms: , ,
perverse
/ əˈɜː /
adjective
deliberately deviating from what is regarded as normal, good, or proper
persistently holding to what is wrong
wayward or contrary; obstinate; cantankerous
archaicperverted
Other 51Թ Forms
- perversely adverb
- perverseness noun
- ˈ adverb
- ˈԱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of perverse1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
"The Spending Review needs to finally draw a line under this perverse use of taxpayer money designed to keep everyone safe and prosperous in their own homes, not funding inappropriate, expensive accommodation here."
He said the chancellor was particularly worried about creating "perverse intensives" which might have increased the risks of fraud, or meant some workers could be paid more to self-isolate than in wages.
“The shocking attorney conduct outlined in today’s filing by Ford underscores the need for the Legislature to consider additional reforms to the lemon law that remove perverse incentives for attorneys,” she wrote.
These perverse incentives will dramatically slow the process of rebuilding.
The headline writes itself: “Critic detained by influencers at screening of perverse Prime Video film.”
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