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Averse

Verb / ʌˈvɜ:s / Another word for averse — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having a strong dislike or opposition towards something

Synonyms & similar words

antipathetical loth indisposed loath antipathetic opposed disinclined unwilling reluctant hostile antipathetic unsympathetic resistant against contrary opposite unfavorable negative discouraged disapproving disliking dissenting objecting repelled disgusted

Example sentences

  1. He was averse to going to the dentist.
  2. She was averse to wearing a dress.
  3. The teacher was averse to giving too much homework.
  4. He was averse to taking risks.
  5. She was averse to public speaking.

Quotes

  • I am strongly averse to giving advice; nor do I know of anything less fruitless than giving advice to a woman on subjects she knows better than we do.
  • I am not averse to women in politics. I am not averse to women in business. I am not averse to women in the professions.
  • I am averse to the military, and I am averse to war. But I am not averse to intelligent patriotism.

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