Perverse: meaning, definitions and examples
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perverse
[ pษหvษหrs ]
behavior
showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable, often in spite of the consequences
Synonyms
contrary, headstrong, obstinate, wayward
Examples of usage
- His perverse attitude towards authority figures often got him into trouble.
- She had a perverse sense of humor that not everyone appreciated.
result
having an effect opposite to what is intended or expected
Synonyms
contradictory, counterproductive, ironic, unexpected
Examples of usage
- The perverse outcome of his actions was not what he had hoped for.
- The perverse logic behind the decision left everyone puzzled.
Translations
Translations of the word "perverse" in other languages:
๐ต๐น perverso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคเฅเคค
๐ฉ๐ช pervers
๐ฎ๐ฉ pervers
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฑะพัะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ perwersyjny
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ้ฏใใ
๐ซ๐ท pervers
๐ช๐ธ perverso
๐น๐ท sapฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ณํ์ ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุญุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ perverznรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ perverznรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ perverzen
๐ฎ๐ธ pervers
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะทาัะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฎแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ iyrษnc
๐ฒ๐ฝ perverso
Etymology
The word 'perverse' originated from the Latin 'perversus', which means 'turned the wrong way'. In English, it first appeared in the late 14th century with the meaning 'turned away from what is right or good'. Over time, it evolved to describe behavior that is deliberately contrary or unreasonable. The term has been used in various contexts to depict actions or outcomes that are unexpected or contrary to what is intended.
See also: perversity, perverted, perverter.