perverse

adjectives

marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict

"took perverse satisfaction in foiling her plans"

perverse

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characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features

"a negative outlook on life"; "a colorless negative personality"; "a negative evaluation"; "a negative reaction to an advertising campaign"

resistant to guidance or discipline

"Mary Mary quite contrary"; "an obstinate child with a violent temper"; "a perverse mood"; "wayward behavior"

contrary, obstinate, perverse, wayward

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is derived from

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"

depraved, perverse, perverted, reprobate

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is derived from