1The artist's use of unconventional materials was seen by some as a perversity, but by others as a bold innovation.
2Is it a perversity of the human psyche that we are drawn to the very things that can harm us?
3The company's decision to downsize despite record profits was viewed as a perversity by many employees.
4Try not to interpret her behavior as a perversity, but rather as a cry for help.
5There is a perversity in the way that some people seem to take pleasure in the misfortunes of others.