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Perverse

usgb/pərˈvɜːrs/Volume
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Intentionally Unusual

Used when someone knowingly behaves in an odd way.

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She took perverse delight in wearing her costume out of season.
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Provocative Actions

Describes actions aimed to upset or shock others.

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His comments were not just wrong but deliberately perverse.
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Contradictory Choices

Highlights a choice that goes against logical expectations.

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Despite the cold, he made the perverse decision to swim.
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