CEFR C1

perverse

adjective

Meaning

Showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable, often for no apparent reason.

Examples

Her perverse nature meant she always chose the most difficult path.
It was a perverse decision to close the only library in town.

Synonyms: contrary, obstinate, wayward, obdurate

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perverse (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /pərˈvɜːrs/

Definition

Showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable, often for no apparent reason.

Examples

Her perverse nature meant she always chose the most difficult path.
It was a perverse decision to close the only library in town.
He had a perverse sense of humor, finding amusement in misfortune.

How to Use perverse

perverse to (prepositional phrase): Inclined to go against what is expected or desired. — "He was perverse to the idea of compromise."

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