perverse
Webster 1828
PERVERSE, adjective pervers'. [Latin perversus. See Pervert.]1. Literally, turned aside; hence, distorted from the right.2. Obstinate in the wrong; disposed to be contrary; stubborn; untractable.To so perverse a sex all grace is vain.3. Cross; petulant; peevish; disposed to cross and vex.I'll frown and be perverse and say thee nay