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- [per-vurs]
- /pərˈvɜrs/
- /pə.ˈvɜː.snəs/
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- [per-vurs]
- /pərˈvɜrs/
Definitions of perverseness word
- adjective perverseness willfully determined or disposed to go counter to what is expected or desired; contrary. 1
- adjective perverseness characterized by or proceeding from such a determination or disposition: a perverse mood. 1
- adjective perverseness wayward or cantankerous. 1
- adjective perverseness persistent or obstinate in what is wrong. 1
- adjective perverseness turned away from or rejecting what is right, good, or proper; wicked or corrupt. 1
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Origin of perverseness
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English < Latin perversus facing the wrong way, askew, orig. past participle of pervertere. See pervert
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Parts of speech for Perverseness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
perverseness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
perverseness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for perverseness
noun perverseness
- assertiveness — confidently aggressive or self-assured; positive: aggressive; dogmatic: He is too assertive as a salesman.
- druthers — one's own way, choice, or preference: If I had my druthers, I'd dance all night.
- fancy — imagination or fantasy, especially as exercised in a capricious manner.
- impetuousness — of, relating to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.; impulsive: an impetuous decision; an impetuous person.
- impulsiveness — actuated or swayed by emotional or involuntary impulses: an impulsive child.
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