Perversity
(noun)
- A state of being morally, mentally or emotionally twisted or distorted.
- Willful determination to act in opposition to what is right or reasonable.
Origin:
The word "perversity" comes from the latin word "perversus" meaning "turned the wrong way, twisted, crooked". it refers to a state of being morally, mentally or emotionally twisted or distorted.
Examples:
- He was baffled by the perversity of her behavior.
- Her perversity was a constant source of frustration for her parents.
- The perversity of his decision was clear to everyone.
- The perversity of the situation was hard to understand.
- The perversity of her actions resulted in her being fired from her job.