1. plural of perverseness; the quality or state of being perverse; stubborn refusal to do what is right or expected
Usage: countable and uncountable uses; formal
2. instances or manifestations of being contrary to what is expected, desired, or reasonable
Usage: plural sense

Examples

• The perversenesses of human nature have long fascinated philosophers.
• Her perversenesses made it difficult for her to accept help from others.
• The perversenesses in his behavior suggested deeper psychological issues.
• Despite their perversenesses, the siblings remained close.
• The perversenesses of the legal system frustrated many advocates.
• He seemed to take pleasure in the perversenesses of his own contradictions.