perverseness

/pərˈvɜrsnəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being determined to do the opposite of what is expected or reasonable; stubbornly contrary behavior.
    • Some people admire his perverseness, but most just find it frustrating.
    • Her perverseness made her refuse the offer even though she needed the money.
    • The child's perverseness was exhausting for the babysitter, who couldn't get him to cooperate.
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