Adjective

(en adjective)

Turned aside; hence, specifically, turned away from the (morally) right; willfully erring; wicked; perverted.

Obstinately in the wrong; stubborn; intractable; hence, wayward; vexing; contrary.

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(legal, of a verdict) Ignoring the evidence or the judge's opinions.

Adjective

(en adjective)

Unfavourable, adverse, or disadvantageous.

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Unruly, troublesome.

Unseemly, improper.

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