averse
averse
adj \ə-ˈvərs\Definition of AVERSE
: having an active feeling of repugnance or distaste —usually used with to <averse to strenuous exercise>
— averse·ly adverb
— averse·ness noun
See Examples of AVERSE
- <I'm not averse to broccoli if it's cooked right.>
Origin of AVERSE
Latin aversus, past participle of avertere
First Known Use: 1597
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Synonyms: allergic, antipathetic
Related Words: afraid, disinclined, loath (also loth or loathe), reluctant, unwilling; antagonistic, hostile, intolerant, negative, opposed, opposing, resistant, resisting, uncongenial, unfriendly, unsympathetic; disgusted, nauseated, repelled, repulsed, revolted, shocked, squeamish, turned off
Near Antonyms: friendly, sympathetic, tolerant, understanding; admiring, appreciative, charmed, delighted, fond, pleased, tickled
See Synonym Discussion at disinclined
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