perverted

American  

[per-vur-tid] / pərˈvɜr tɪd /

adjective

1. Pathology. changed to or being of an unnatural or abnormal kind.

   a perverted interest in death.

2. turned from what is right; wicked; misguided; distorted.

3. affected with or caused by perversion.

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Other Word Forms

• nonperverted adjective
• nonpervertedly adverb
• pervertedly adverb
• pervertedness noun
• unperverted adjective
• unpervertedly adverb

Etymology

Origin of perverted

First recorded in 1660–70; pervert + -ed ²

Example Sentences

What follows is a chorus of anecdotes, artworks and historical fragments tracing the pervasive — and sometimes perverted — roots of our everyday technologies.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s the culture that’s skewered rather than those who adopt its perverted values.

From Los Angeles Times

Reprehensible such people may be, but they are motivated by a kind of perverted idealism.

From Salon

The commission’s vote “perverted the entire intent” of the proposal meant to strengthen the rules, Lynch said.

From Los Angeles Times

The combination of the value of the FBI’s criminal investigative powers together with their danger if perverted, the report added, “makes the office of FBI Director unique.”

From Los Angeles Times