perverse
3 antonyms and opposites of perverse, grouped by meaning.
Adjective — Deliberately behaving in a way that is unreasonable, contrary, or against what is expected or sensible.
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How to use perverse
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French pervers, from Latin perversus ("turned the wrong way"), past participle of pervertere — see "pervert."
Full origin of perverse →Frequently asked questions
What does “perverse” mean?
The word “perverse” means deliberately behaving in a way that is unreasonable, contrary, or against what is expected or sensible. In plain terms, stubbornly or oddly contrary to what makes sense, or twisted in a darker moral sense.
How do you pronounce “perverse”?
“Perverse” is pronounced puh-VURS (/pɚˈvɝs/ in IPA).
How do you use “perverse” in a sentence?
Here is “perverse” used in a sentence: “It seemed perverse to complain about the free upgrade.”
What is another word for “perverse”?
Words with a similar meaning to “perverse” include contrary, cross, froward, intractable, petulant and stubborn.
What is the opposite of “perverse”?
The opposite of “perverse” — its antonyms — are innocent, tractable and amenable.
What part of speech is “perverse”?
“Perverse” is an adjective.
Where does the word “perverse” come from?
The word “perverse” comes from Latin. From Old French pervers, from Latin perversus ("turned the wrong way"), past participle of pervertere — see "pervert.".
Is “perverse” a common word?
“Perverse” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.