perverse
adjective/pərˈvɜrs/
Frequency rank: #10,756 most common English word
Meaning
showing a deliberate desire to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; contrary to what is expected or desired.
Example sentence
It seems perverse to enjoy watching others struggle with problems you could easily solve.
Synonyms & related words
Practice this word in the quiz
More words in ranks 10,701–10,800
- ornateElaborately decorated or adorned with complex detail.
- palpableSo strong or obvious that it can almost be physically felt; clearly noticeable.
- paramedica trained medical worker who provides emergency care outside of a hospital.
- perka benefit or advantage that comes with a job or situation.
- perpetuateto cause something to continue indefinitely.
- playlistscollections of songs or videos arranged in a chosen order for listening or viewing.
- plumea long, spreading cloud of smoke, gas, or liquid rising into the air.
- plumpRounded and slightly overweight, or full and well-rounded in shape.
- propheticaccurately predicting or foreshadowing future events.
- provocationan action or statement that deliberately makes someone angry or causes a reaction.