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Definition perverse in British English

perverse adjective

adjective
/pə(r)ˈvɜː(r)s/
1

determined to behave in an unreasonable way, especially by doing the opposite of what is expected or wanted

Example

It is simply perverse to refuse a perfectly safe treatment.

Synonyms and related words
unreasonable wrong extreme
Definition perverse in British English