perverse

/pəvˈɜːs/

/pɝˈvɝs/

[adjective]

perverse

[ADJECTIVE]

marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict

deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good

synonyms : depraved

perverted

reprobate

resistant to guidance or discipline

synonyms : contrary

obstinate

wayward

Examples

1. Growing up in a rough neighborhood, John's parents taught him that wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men, from men whose words are perverse.

2. Resistance will always remain a thorn in the flesh of Zionism and its ideology which is rooted in the perverse notion of supremacy and power.

3. Their nature is perverse.

4. So this thing was perverse.