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Definition & Meaning of "perverse"

perverse
01

inclined to act stubbornly and to hang on to what is wrong

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Despite all the evidence, he held a perverse belief that the earth was flat.
The perverse joy she took in creating conflict only made her less popular among her peers.
02

deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good

03

resistant to guidance or discipline

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