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

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

[ Syn: contrary , obstinate , wayward ]

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

[ Syn: depraved , perverted , reprobate ]