Definitions
- Describing behavior that is unreasonable, stubborn, or goes against what is expected. - Referring to a person who enjoys doing things that are considered wrong or immoral. - Talking about something that is intentionally difficult or contrary to what is desired.
- Referring to something that is opposite or goes against what is expected or desired. - Describing a person who is stubborn or difficult to deal with. - Talking about a statement or opinion that is different from what is commonly believed or accepted.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that goes against what is expected or desired.
- 2Both can be used to describe behavior or attitudes of people.
- 3Both can be used to describe opinions or statements that are different from what is commonly believed or accepted.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Perverse implies a stronger sense of going against what is right or normal than contrary.
- 2Motivation: Perverse often implies a sense of enjoyment or pleasure in doing something wrong or difficult, while contrary does not necessarily imply any particular motivation.
- 3Usage: Perverse is less common and more formal than contrary, which is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
- 4Connotation: Perverse has a negative connotation, while contrary can have either a positive or negative connotation depending on the context.
- 5Scope: Contrary can refer to a wider range of situations than perverse, which is more specific in its meaning.
Remember this!
Perverse and contrary are synonyms that describe something that goes against what is expected or desired. However, perverse implies a stronger sense of going against what is right or normal, often with a sense of enjoyment or pleasure, while contrary is more versatile and can be either positive or negative in connotation depending on the context.
