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Perverse

/pəˈvɜːs/

Turned aside; hence, specifically, turned away from the (morally) right; willfully erring; wicked; perverted.

📖 Definitions of "Perverse"

adjective
  1. 1

    Turned aside; hence, specifically, turned away from the (morally) right; willfully erring; wicked; perverted.

  2. 2

    Obstinately in the wrong; stubborn; intractable; hence, wayward; vexing; contrary.

  3. 3

    (of a verdict) Ignoring the evidence or the judge's opinions.

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