Main Entry:

averse

Pronunciation:

\ə-ˈvərs\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Latin aversus, past participle of avertere

Date:

1597

: having an active feeling of repugnance or distaste —usually used with to<averse to strenuous exercise>

synonyms see disinclined

— averse·ly adverb

— averse·ness noun