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
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
For the spoiler averse, now is the time to abandon ship.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2025
Plus, don’t sleep on the best gifts for tech enthusiasts, the tech averse and everyone in between.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
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
For the spoiler averse, now is the time to abandon ship.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2025
Plus, don’t sleep on the best gifts for tech enthusiasts, the tech averse and everyone in between.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for averse
Adjective
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Pollen, dust mites, fleas, plant or animal fibers, even mold spores — all the things that bother us — can also cause allergic reactions in our pets.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Severe allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis, can sometimes cause dizziness.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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When someone in your workplace seems to harbor dislike for you, the tension can be palpable and can effect your productivity, as well as the team’s morale.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The 26-year-old woman spoke candidly on Reddit about her dislike of her 24-year-old sister’s boyfriend, 34.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Love has triumphed over hatred, light over darkness and truth over falsehood.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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While highlighting the vicious cycle of ethnic hatred, Gavin strives for impartiality.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There seems to be a widespread distaste among philanthropies for grantees developing dependence on their support.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2025
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One wonders why Garland and co-director Ray Mendoza have made the film at all when there seems to be not simply an ignorance of the period in question but an active distaste for realizing its real-life consequences.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Averse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/averse. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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