perverse perverse /pɝˈvɝːs/

adjective

1. () Marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict  ( perverse )
   marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
    Took perverse satisfaction in foiling her plans
   took perverse satisfaction in foiling her plans
   
2. Deviating from what is considered moral, right, proper or good  ( depraved , perverse , perverted , reprobate )
   deviating from what is considered moral, right, proper or good
    Depraved criminals
   depraved criminals
    A perverted sense of loyalty
   a perverted sense of loyalty
    The reprobate conduct of a gambling aristocrat
   the reprobate conduct of a gambling aristocrat
   
3. Resistant to guidance or discipline  ( contrary , obstinate , perverse , wayward )
   resistant to guidance or discipline
    Mary Mary quite contrary
   Mary Mary quite contrary
    An obstinate child with a violent temper
   an obstinate child with a violent temper
    A perverse mood
   a perverse mood
    Wayward behavior
   wayward behavior