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perversity
This term describes a willful deviation from the expected, the logical, or the moral. It carries a strong sense of intentionality, suggesting that the person is not merely mistaken but is actively choosing to be difficult or contrary for the sake of opposition. In social contexts, it often describes a stubborn refusal to cooperate despite knowing the correct path.
When used in a moral or legal sense, the word shifts toward a feeling of profound wrongness or corruption. It implies a distortion of nature or a violation of fundamental ethical standards, making the action seem unnatural or twisted rather than just annoying.
Ý nghĩa
The quality of being contrary, stubborn, or determined to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable.
Ví dụ
She has a certain perversity that makes her disagree with me just for the sake of it.
Why do you insist on this perversity when the solution is so obvious?
It was sheer perversity to ignore the warning signs and walk straight into the storm.
He smiled at the perversity of fate that brought them together in such a miserable place.
The judge spoke of the moral perversity inherent in the crime.
I cannot believe the perversity of his character after everything we did for him.
The ancient texts describe the perversity of the fallen kingdom.
Is it just perversity or does he actually believe this plan will work?