perverse
Cross references: 1. contrary per.verse \(.)p*r-'v*rs, 'p*r-.\ aj [ME, fr. L perversus, fr. pp. of pervertere] 1a: turned away from what is right or good : CORRUPT 1b: INCORRECT, IMPROPER 1c: contrary to the evidence or the direction of the judge on a point of l aw {~ verdict} 2a: obstinate in opposing what is right, reasonable, or accepted : WR ONGHEADED 2b: arising from or indicative of stubborness or obstinacy 3: marked by peevishness or petulance : CRANKY - per.verse.ly av