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Perverse Meaning in English

word

/pɝˈvɝs/
per-VERS
/pəvˈɜːs/
puh-VERS

परिभाषा

Deliberately behaving in a way that is unreasonable, morally wrong, or contrary to what is expected or accepted.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

Often describes behavior that stubbornly goes against what is right or normal. Used in both formal and literary contexts, sometimes with a mildly negative or critical tone. Common with 'perverse sense of humor', 'perverse pleasure', or 'perverse decision'. Not used for criminal 'perversion' (which is a different word).

उदाहरण वाक्य

He has a perverse habit of making things difficult.

basic

It was a perverse decision to cancel the holiday.

basic

There is something perverse about enjoying bad weather.

basic

She took a perverse pleasure in breaking the rules.

natural

He's just being perverse to get attention.

natural

In a perverse twist, the loser ended up happier than the winner.

natural