perverse
/pəˈvɜːs/ · adjective
Meaning
- Turned aside; hence, specifically, turned away from the (morally) right; willfully erring; wicked; perverted.
- Obstinately in the wrong; stubborn; intractable; hence, wayward; vexing; contrary.
- (of a verdict) Ignoring the evidence or the judge's opinions.
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