ETYM Used only in the predicate.
Not functioning properly; SYN. awry, haywire, out of order, the matter, wrong.
Being in such a position that top and bottom are reversed; SYN. upside-down.
ETYM Latin perversus turned the wrong way, not right, p. p. of pervertereto turn around, to overturn: cf. French pervers. Related to Pervert.
Marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict.
ETYM Old Eng. wrong, wrang, a. and n, as. wrang.; originally, awry, wrung, from wringan to wring; akin to Dutch wrang bitter, Dan. vrang wrong, Swed. vrang, Icel. rangr awry, wrong. Related to Wring.
1. Based on or acting or judging in error.
2. Contrary to conscience or morality or law.
3. Not in accord with established usage or procedure.
4. Used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward.
ETYM Pref. a- + miss.
In an improper or mistaken or unfortunate manner.
1. Deliberately deviant.
2. In a contrary disobedient manner; SYN. contrarily, contrariwise.