Perversely Meaning in English

word · lemma: perverse

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Definition

In a way that is unreasonable or goes against what is expected, often stubbornly or with the intent to do the opposite of what is normal.

Usage & Nuances

"Perversely" is often used to describe actions or attitudes done out of stubbornness or a desire to go against what is normal or logical. It can sound formal or literary. Commonly appears with verbs like 'insist', 'decide', or 'act'. Not always sexual; more about being contrary.

• Spanish: de manera perversa - tercamente (de forma contraria)
• Portuguese (BR): perversamente - teimosamente (de modo contrário)
• Portuguese (PT): perversamente - teimosamente (de modo contrário)
• Chinese (Simplified): 反常地 - 固执地
• Chinese (Traditional): 反常地 - 固執地
• Hindi: विकृत तरीके से - ज़िदपूर्वक
• Arabic: بعناد - بطريقة منحرفة
• Bengali: বৈপরীত্যভাবে - অবাঞ্ছিতভাবে
• Russian: упрямо - вопреки здравому смыслу
• Japanese: ひねくれて - あえて逆らって
• Vietnamese: một cách ngang ngược - một cách trái khoáy
• Korean: 고집스럽게 - 일부러 반대로
• Turkish: inatla - ters bir şekilde
• Urdu: ضِدِّی طور پر - ہٹ دھرمی سے
• Indonesian: dengan keras kepala - dengan cara berlawanan

Example Sentences

He perversely refused to listen to any advice.

basic

She perversely did the opposite of what I asked.

basic

Perversely, the rain started just as we left.

basic

He acted perversely, insisting on choosing the hardest way possible.

natural

Some people perversely find pleasure in breaking the rules.

natural

It's almost perversely satisfying to watch him fail after all his bragging.

natural