averse to
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: 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 toShe is not averse to taking chances.
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There is a general perception that clinicians are averse to new technology.
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Zaman Shah,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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“Averse to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/averse%20to. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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