averse to

phrase

: having a clear dislike of (something) : strongly opposed to (something)

He seems to be averse to exercise.

No one is more averse to borrowing money than he is.

—often used in negative statements to mean willing to

She is not averse to taking chances.

Examples of averse to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Thailand has been averse to having territorial issues decided by third parties rather than handled bilaterally. — ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

As a touring comedian and actor averse to grungy accommodations, Jones is a natural fit for the HGTV gig. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2026

Diel and his fellow psychologists have a couple of hypotheses as to why people seem averse to AI food. — David MacK, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026

Over-the-Door Shoe Organizers Mina Lisanin, the founder of ML Interiors NYC, is averse to over-the-door shoe organizers, especially those of the plastic variety. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for averse to

• hullabaloo
• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup