ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Malverse

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Malverse is an adjective meaning (rare) Unfavourable, untimely; perverse.

Meaning

(rare) Unfavourable, untimely; perverse.

Example Sentences

Never was fellow so pestered with malverse accidents as I am; and all of my own contriving!
[B]e what set of men they will, who would adventure to befriend and patronize such a malverse course […].
It has been well remarked, that a little learning, and a little power, are apt to be more productive of mischief than of advantage to their possessors, and that this malverse propensity has been most particulary^([sic]) efficient , when such attainments and possessions have been rare and splendid.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include perverse, malevolous, sinister, malign, misnatured, perversive.

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