— perversely , adv. — perverseness , n.
/peuhr verrs"/ , adj.
1. willfully determined or disposed to go counter to what is expected or desired; contrary.
2. characterized by or proceeding from such a determination or disposition: a perverse mood.
3. wayward or cantankerous.
4. persistent or obstinate in what is wrong.
5. turned away from or rejecting what is right, good, or proper; wicked or corrupt.
[ 1325-75; ME perversus facing the wrong way, askew, orig. ptp. of pervertere. See PERVERT ]
Syn. 1. contumacious, disobedient. 4. stubborn, headstrong. See willful. 5. evil, bad, sinful.
Ant. 1. agreeable. 4. tractable.