averse Synonyms
averse Meaning
averse (s)
(usually followed by `to') strongly opposed
averse (a.)
Turned away or backward.
Having a repugnance or opposition of mind; disliking; disinclined; unwilling; reluctant.
averse (v. t. & i.)
To turn away.
averse Sentence Examples
- She was averse to cold weather and preferred to stay indoors during the winter months.
- The child was averse to vegetables and refused to eat any unless disguised in a sauce.
- The job applicant was averse to public speaking and felt anxious at the thought of giving a presentation.
- The patient was averse to surgery and opted for alternative treatments instead.
- The company's policy was averse to hiring people with criminal records.
- The principal was averse to student protests and enforced strict rules against them.
- The animal rescuer was averse to euthanasia and tried to find homes for all abandoned animals.
- The politician was averse to raising taxes and promised to cut government spending instead.
- The environmentalist was averse to the use of fossil fuels and advocated for renewable energy sources.
- The researcher was averse to biased data and took great care to ensure the objectivity of their findings.
FAQs About the word averse
(usually followed by `to') strongly opposedTurned away or backward., Having a repugnance or opposition of mind; disliking; disinclined; unwilling; reluctant., T
allergic, loath,afraid, reluctant, opposed, unwilling, antipathetic, disgusted, resisting, disinclined
tolerant,sympathetic, tolerant, friendly, understanding, understanding, friendly, sympathetic, delighted, delighted
She was averse to cold weather and preferred to stay indoors during the winter months.
The child was averse to vegetables and refused to eat any unless disguised in a sauce.
The job applicant was averse to public speaking and felt anxious at the thought of giving a presentation.
The patient was averse to surgery and opted for alternative treatments instead.
