averse to

idiom

: 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

Because pools were seen as intimate, the prospect of Black and white people sharing the water provoked intense resistance, particularly among white men who were averse to the idea of Black men interacting with white women. —Jacob Beckert, The Atlantic, 13 Nov. 2025

There’s very little commitment to the idea of actually trading lives — Angie was never going to use a composting toilet — and the show seems completely averse to conflict. —Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025

For a company with a vested interest in selling tires, Michelin certainly seems averse to driving long distances. —Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025

Flavor-wise, the Forager Project shakes are quite mild, which someone who’s averse to cloying sweetness may appreciate. —Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2025

Rhymes for averse to

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