perverseness JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/pərˈvəːrnəs/ · per.verse.ness
noun
- The quality of being contrary or obstinately stubborn, often in a way that is considered annoying or frustrating. Her perverseness in refusing to compromise made it difficult to reach a resolution.
- A tendency to do the opposite of what is expected or desired, often for its own sake. His perverseness in wearing a bright orange jumpsuit to the formal event was a deliberate attempt to shock his friends.
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Did you know? The term 'perverseness' has been used to describe the behavior of characters in literature, such as the titular character in Jane Austen's novel 'Mansfield Park'.