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perverse

[/pərˈvɜːrs/]
adjective
perverso
1. deliberately contrary to what is expected or desired; showing an intentional desire to behave unacceptably
He took a perverse pleasure in contradicting everything she said.
Ele tinha um prazer perverso em contradizer tudo o que ela dizia.
2. contrary to the accepted or expected standard, mode, or form; improper
A perverse interpretation of the law led to unjust consequences.
Uma interpretação perversa da lei resultou em consequências injustas.
3. of or relating to sexual behavior considered abnormal or deviant
Perverse sexual practices were discussed in the psychology course.
Práticas sexuais perversas foram discutidas no curso de psicologia.
Synonyms
contrarywaywardobstinaterebelliousdeviantcorrupttwisted
Antonyms
virtuousmoralpropercompliantobedientrighteous

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perverso
standard usage, commonly used
São Paulo
perverso
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
perverso
standard usage, occasionally used colloquially as 'descarado'
Portugal
perverso
standard usage, formal contexts preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

perverse incentive - incentivo perverso (an incentive that has an unintended and undesirable result)
perverse outcome - resultado perverso (an outcome contrary to what was intended)
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