as in allergic
having a natural dislike for something
I'm not averse to broccoli if it's cooked right
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as in dislike
a strong feeling of not liking or approving
our dog's strong averseness to getting a bath
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Recent Examples of averse
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Oppenheimer’s trading desk pointed out last week that equity investors have generally become more risk averse this month amid growing political, macroeconomic and policy uncertainties.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025
Industry representatives and members of Congress have accused the FAA of being more risk averse than necessary, stifling innovation.
—Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 11 Feb. 2025
The Houthis’ announcement likely won't be enough to encourage a marked increase in shipping on this route because carriers are risk averse.
—Steve Banker, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
This can be addressed with positive reinforcement, keeping their training constant and avoiding punishments of any sorts, which will likely have averse results.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Oppenheimer’s trading desk pointed out last week that equity investors have generally become more risk averse this month amid growing political, macroeconomic and policy uncertainties.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025
Industry representatives and members of Congress have accused the FAA of being more risk averse than necessary, stifling innovation.
—Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 11 Feb. 2025
The Houthis’ announcement likely won't be enough to encourage a marked increase in shipping on this route because carriers are risk averse.
—Steve Banker, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for averse
Adjective
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Potential issues include the risk of the capsule getting stuck, allergic reactions to materials, or unforeseen interactions with other medical conditions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 July 2025
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Since its inception, the compensation fund has paid about $4.8 billion in awards for harm from serious side effects, such as life-threatening allergic reactions and Guillain-Barré syndrome, an autoimmune condition that can cause paralysis.—
Patricia Callahan,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Smillie plays Bruce Milch, a veteran park ranger with an attitude (and a particular dislike for Turner).—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
17 July 2025
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In a move that seemed a long time coming due to POTUS’ relentless dislike of Maurene Comey’s father over allegations that the Republican was a puppet of Russia president Vladimir Putin, the former Celebrity Apprentice host’s Department of Justice pink-slipped the top tier prosecutor today.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
16 July 2025
Noun
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There’s a great tradition in sports of being driven by a fear, or a hatred, of that feeling.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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She’s been feeling so much hatred, so much anger, so much sadness, so much disappointment these last few episodes.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday doubled down on his distaste for President Trump's sprawling tax and spending cuts bill, arguing the legislation that Republican senators are scrambling to pass would kill jobs and bog down burgeoning industries.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 June 2025
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Ahead of his first-ever game against the Yankees, the right-handed Dobbins declared his distaste for the team in the Bronx.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 June 2025
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“Averse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/averse. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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