Perverseness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Perverseness is a noun meaning The quality of being perverse; doggedness, obstinacy.
Meaning
The quality of being perverse; doggedness, obstinacy.
Example Sentences
Wherefore, thus ſaith the holy one of Iſrael, Becauſe ye deſpise this word, and truſt in oppreſſion and peruerſeneſſe, and ſtay thereon: Therefore this iniquitie ſhalbe to you as a breach ready to fall, ſwelling out in a high wall, whoſe breaking commeth ſuddenly at an inſtant.
Word Forms
- perversenesses
Synonyms for perverseness
Depending on context, synonyms include perversity, contrariness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include contrariness, pervicacity, pervicacy, perviness, pervertedness, perversion.
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