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perverse

/pər'vɜrs/

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adjective
resistant to guidance or discipline
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"a perverse mood"

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contrary obstinate wayward disobedient
adjective
deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good
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depraved perverted reprobate corrupt
adjective
marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
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"took perverse satisfaction in foiling her plans"

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negative

Examples of perverse

"a perverse mood"
"took perverse satisfaction in foiling her plans"