1. (

• perverse

) marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict; "took perverse satisfaction in foiling her plans" ;

2. (

• contrary ,
• obstinate ,
• perverse ,
• wayward

) resistant to guidance or discipline; "Mary Mary quite contrary"; "an obstinate child with a violent temper"; "a perverse mood"; "wayward behavior" ;

3. (

• depraved ,
• perverse ,
• perverted ,
• reprobate

) deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good; "depraved criminals"; "a perverted sense of loyalty"; "the reprobate conduct of a gambling aristocrat" ;