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perverse

adjective

/pərˈvɜːrs/

Meaning

showing a deliberate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable, contrary, or unacceptable

He took a perverse pleasure in upsetting his colleagues.

perverse pleasure

contrary, obstinate, stubborn, unreasonable, willful

agreeable, cooperative, compliant

perverse behavior, perverse decision, perverse pleasure, perverse sense

Relating to both electricity and magnetism or their interaction.

intended for or understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge

cheerful, carefree, and full of joy

Traveling from place to place, especially for work or duty.

Not willing to talk or provide information; uncooperative.

Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning; unintentional.