Pronunciation: /pərˈvɜrs/
noun a person who behaves in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable
A1 I don't understand why he enjoys being so perverse.
A2 The teacher explained that being perverse is not acceptable behavior.
B1 The movie depicted the antagonist as a perverse individual.
B2 The artist's work often explores themes of the perverse and taboo.
C1 The novel delves deep into the psyche of a truly perverse character.
C2 The playwright's latest work is a masterpiece in exploring the depths of human perversion.
adjective showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable
A1 The child's behavior was quite perverse, always doing the opposite of what was asked.
A2 She had a perverse sense of humor that not everyone understood.
B1 The novel explored the perverse nature of human desire.
B2 His actions were seen as perverse by society, going against accepted norms.
C1 The artist's work was praised for its perverse interpretation of traditional themes.
C2 The professor's lectures often delved into the perverse complexities of human psychology.
formal His perverse actions were deemed unacceptable by the committee.
informal She has a perverse sense of humor that always makes us laugh.
slang That movie was so perverse, I couldn't even finish watching it.
figurative The perverse nature of the situation made it difficult to find a solution.
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