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- Dictionaryperversity/pəˈvəːsɪti/
noun
- 1. a deliberate desire to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; contrariness: "they responded with typical perversity" Similar
- 2. the quality of being contrary to accepted standards or practice; unreasonableness: "the perversity of being able to carry a gun but not purchase a drink"
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Perverse means turned away from what is right or good, or stubborn in opposing what is reasonable or accepted. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of perverse.
Perversity is the quality of being strange and not what most people would do or expect, or sexual behaviour that is considered strange and unpleasant by most people. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, and translations in different languages.
Perversity definition: a willful tendency or determination to go counter to what is expected or desired, sometimes for no apparent reason; contrariness. See examples of PERVERSITY used in a sentence.
When you choose to act in a way that's unreasonable, contrary, or just plain wrong, you're displaying perversity. Your perversity might lead you to throw your empty soda can on the ground instead of in the recycling bin.
Definition of perversity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Perversity is the quality or state of being perverse, or a perverse action, comment, etc. Learn the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of perversity with examples from literature and media.
Perversity is the quality or state of being perverse, or a perverse action, comment, etc. Find out the meanings, translations, and examples of perversity in different languages and contexts.
