Perverse

adjective

/pəˈvɜːs/

Word Frequency: 2.1

Definitions

1.adjectiveTurned aside; hence, specifically, turned away from the (morally) right; willfully erring; wicked; perverted.

2.adjectiveObstinately in the wrong; stubborn; intractable; hence, wayward; vexing; contrary.

3.adjective(of a verdict) Ignoring the evidence or the judge's opinions.

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