[per.verse] adj [ME, fr. L perversus, fr. pp. of pervertere] (14c) 1 a: turned away from what is right or good: corrupt b: improper, incorrect c: contrary to the evidence or the direction of the judge on a point of law "~ verdict"
2. a: obstinate in opposing what is right, reasonable, or accepted: wrongheaded b: arising from or indicative of stubbornness or obstinacy
3: marked by peevishness or petulance: cranky syn see contrary -- per.verse.ly adv -- per.verse.ness n -- per.ver.si.ty n