pervertedly
- adverb
- /pərˈvɜːrtɪdli/
:
perversamente
- The child pervertedly did the opposite of what his parents asked, just to be difficult.
Examples
-
He pervertedly ignored all the advice given to him, choosing the most difficult path instead.
-
She pervertedly argued against every suggestion, even when it was clearly in her best interest.
-
He pervertedly twisted the facts to suit his argument.
-
She viewed the situation pervertedly, ignoring the obvious solution.
-
He pervertedly rejected the kind advice of his friends, opting for a more problematic approach instead.
-
She pervertedly contradicted herself during the debate, stubbornly defending her earlier statements.
-
The student pervertedly chose the hardest assignment, even though the easier option would have helped him pass.
Synonyms
45
4.5
In a way that is not right for the situation
9
7.5
Doing the opposite of what people expect or want on purpose
In a cruel way showing pleasure at others' pain
Antonyms
How Contrary
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word pervertedly comes from the parts per- 'completely' and vert 'to turn', so it gives the image of 'turning away' from the normal or sensible way. That's why doing something pervertedly often means choosing the opposite of what is sensible on purpose.