perversely

[per-vurs-lee]

adverb

1. in a willful manner that goes counter to what is expected or desired; contrarily.

   She clung perversely to beliefs and behavior that would confound her parents for years.

2. in an obstinate manner, rejecting what is right, good, or proper; wickedly or corruptly.

   They perversely persist in the practice of torture.

Word History and Origins

Origin of perversely¹

First recorded in 1500–20; perverse ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )