Perversidad (en. Perversity)

/peɾβeɾsiˈðað/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Quality of being perverse, wicked, or causing harm.
The perversity of his actions led him to solitude.
La perversidad de sus actos lo llevó a la soledad.
Deviation from what is considered correct or morally acceptable.
The perversity of her intentions was evident from the beginning.
La perversidad de sus intenciones era evidente desde el principio.
Actions or thoughts that reflect evil or cruelty.
The story shows the perversity of human beings at their worst moments.
La historia muestra la perversidad del ser humano en sus peores momentos.

Etymology

From the Latin 'perversitas', which derives from 'perversus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

perversity of the mind
It refers to the capacity to think in a wicked or twisted way.
perversidad de la mente
extreme perversity
It indicates a very high level of malice or wickedness.
perversidad extrema

Related Words

perverse
Acting in a malicious or evil manner.
perverso
depraved
Having fallen into a very low moral or ethical condition.
depravado
wicked
Having a malignant or perverse nature.
malvado

Slang Meanings

Expression used to refer to sexually deviant thoughts or actions.
That movie has a lot of perversity in its scenes.
Esa película tiene mucha perversidad en sus escenas.
Use of 'perversity' as a synonym for something extremely strange or rare.
The perversity of his musical tastes is surprising.
La perversidad de sus gustos musicales es sorprendente.