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perversity

/pəˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/

/pərˈvɝː.sə.ti/

Translations

perversitynoun

perversities

Her perversity in refusing to apologize only made things worse.

Её упрямство в отказе извиниться только ухудшило ситуацию.

The perversity of his actions shocked everyone.

Извращённость его действий шокировала всех.

Additional translations

Synonyms

perversityadjective

more perversity

Comp.

most perversity

Super.

/pəˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/

/pərˈvɝː.sə.ti/

Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "perversity claim").

perversitynoun

A deliberate desire to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; contrariness.

His perversity made it difficult for him to follow the rules at work.

The quality of being contrary to accepted standards or practice.

The artist's work was known for its perversity, challenging traditional norms.

A perverse act, deed, or statement.

The bureaucratic hurdles were a perversity that frustrated everyone involved.

perversityadjective

Relating to or characterized by perversity; used attributively before a noun.

The court dismissed the perversity claim as unfounded.