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PERVERSENESS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Perverseness.

Perverseness - as a noun

Deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contrariness14perversity18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fractiousness18unruliness10wilfulness16willfulness17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Deliberately deviating from what is good

Example: "There will always be a few people who, through macho perversity, gain satisfaction from bullying and terrorism"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
perversity18

Example Sentences

"Her perverseness was evident in her refusal to follow the rules."
"His perverseness led him to pursue destructive habits."
"The jury was disturbed by the defendant's perverseness."
"The teacher was frustrated by the student's perverseness in not completing assignments."
"The perverseness of the situation made it difficult to find a resolution."
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Word Game Points

Is PERVERSENESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, perverseness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PERVERSENESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is PERVERSENESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, perverseness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PERVERSENESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is PERVERSENESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, perverseness is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PERVERSENESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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