The phrase
"perverse situation" refers to a situation that is strange, unreasonable, or goes against what is expected or considered normal.
Full definition
Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«perverse»
«situation»
Sentences with «perverse situation»
- Wilson, the GOP candidate, said borrowing from the pension fund to cover pension costs would be a «perverse situation where the controller is reversing his historical role of defending the pension fund at all costs.» (nydailynews.com)
- «We're in this perverse situation where the markets are becoming as concerned about the willingness to support Spain as they are about Spain's willingness to request a program.» (canadianbusiness.com)
- This creates a perverse situation where if you want to increase profits, you have to increase cost. (politics.stackexchange.com)
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