Definitions
- Describing a tendency to behave in an unreasonable or contrary manner. - Referring to a deliberate desire to do the opposite of what is expected or desired. - Talking about a stubborn or obstinate attitude that goes against common sense or reason.
- Describing a behavior or attitude that is contrary to what is expected or desired. - Referring to a stubborn or obstinate attitude that goes against common sense or reason. - Talking about a deliberate desire to do the opposite of what is expected or desired.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe behavior or attitudes that are contrary to what is expected or desired.
- 2Both words can refer to a deliberate desire to do the opposite of what is expected or desired.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a stubborn or obstinate attitude that goes against common sense or reason.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Perversity is a broader term that can describe a general tendency towards unreasonable behavior, while perverse is more specific and describes a particular behavior or attitude.
- 2Intensity: Perversity implies a stronger and more persistent tendency towards unreasonable behavior, while perverse can describe a milder or occasional behavior.
- 3Usage: Perversity is less commonly used than perverse in everyday language.
- 4Connotation: Perversity has a more negative connotation than perverse, which can sometimes be used in a humorous or playful way.
Remember this!
Perversity and perverse both describe behavior or attitudes that are contrary to what is expected or desired. However, perversity is a noun that refers to a general tendency towards unreasonable behavior, while perverse is an adjective that describes a particular behavior or attitude. Perversity implies a stronger and more persistent tendency towards unreasonable behavior, while perverse can describe a milder or occasional behavior. Perversity is less commonly used than perverse in everyday language, and has a more negative connotation.
