averseness

noun

Definition of aversenessnext
as in dislike
a strong feeling of not liking or approving our dog's strong averseness to getting a bath

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  1. dislike
  2. hatred
  3. distaste
Noun
  • In addition to his support of Palestinians, Antonoff has also been vocal for years in his dislike for certain power players in the live music industry.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2026
  • And writer Faran Krentcil digs through her dating and designer past to find out whether a partner’s dislike of your fashion sense means the relationship is doomed from the start.
    — InStyle, InStyle, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of dislike
Noun
  • Orlando should be proud of the people who gave those words meaning by refusing to let hatred go unanswered.
    — Linda Chapin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The exchange is one of many contentious clashes between those who oppose data centers in their communities, which have earned bipartisan hatred, and those advocating for them.
    — Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of hatred
Noun
  • Millet and Twain share a distaste for authority figures and social niceties, a suspicion of organized religion and a wild sense of adventure that can border on science fiction.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Trump said in a Truth Social post Thursday that Cornyn’s continued distaste for Paxton was to blame if Paxton loses.
    — Matthew Choi, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of distaste
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“Averseness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/averseness. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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