sound perverse

Frequency: 6.89.5 per million words

Used when something said gives the impression of being contrary or unreasonable.

perverseVERB + perverse

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Examples (10)

  • I know this might sound perverse, but I think we should try the opposite approach.
  • His suggestion to increase taxes during a recession might sound perverse to some.
  • It might sound perverse, but sometimes delaying a decision can be beneficial.
  • She knew her argument would sound perverse, but she felt compelled to express it.
  • To the uninitiated, his artistic choices often sound perverse.
  • The politician's reasoning seemed to sound perverse to the majority of voters.
  • While it may sound perverse, her strict methods ultimately yielded positive results.
  • Doesn't it sound a little perverse to celebrate failure?
  • He worried his critique would sound too perverse and alienate his colleagues.
  • At first, the idea might sound perverse, but there's a certain logic to it.