Perverse: meaning, definitions and examples

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perverse

 

[ pษ™หˆvษœหrs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น perverso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเค•เฅƒเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช pervers

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pervers

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฑะพั‡ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ perwersyjny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ€’้Œฏใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pervers

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ perverso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sapฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณ€ํƒœ์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุญุฑู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ perverznรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ perverznรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜ๆ€็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ perverzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pervers

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะทา“ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒฎแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iyrษ™nc

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,350, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.