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 toShe is not averse to taking chances.
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The Beastie Boys are famously averse to commercial licensing.
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August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2024
And aside from the artists who are avidly anti-TikTok, some aren’t averse to the platform but aren’t marketing experts either.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2024
While Queen Camilla often gravitates toward a similar silhouette of dress, the queen consort is rarely averse to styling playful patterns, demonstrating how the royal embraces tradition without sacrificing her own style.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 9 July 2024
Reportedly, Bridges sees how Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is not averse to giving players second chances, and wouldn’t mind being a part of an environment that includes opening up the Clippers’ new home arena, the Intuit Dome.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2024
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August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2024
And aside from the artists who are avidly anti-TikTok, some aren’t averse to the platform but aren’t marketing experts either.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2024
While Queen Camilla often gravitates toward a similar silhouette of dress, the queen consort is rarely averse to styling playful patterns, demonstrating how the royal embraces tradition without sacrificing her own style.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 9 July 2024
Reportedly, Bridges sees how Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is not averse to giving players second chances, and wouldn’t mind being a part of an environment that includes opening up the Clippers’ new home arena, the Intuit Dome.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2024
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“Averse to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/averse%20to. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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