averse — having a strong dislike or opposition to something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a strong dislike or opposition to something
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈvɜːrs/
Example Sentences
- My cat is averse to water, except when it comes to drinking from my coffee mug.
- He's risk averse when it comes to investments but not when choosing what to eat.
- She's averse to public speaking, which is ironic since she talks non-stop at home.
averse
ADJECTIVE[/əˈvɜːrs/]
having a strong dislike or opposition to something
A averse man pushes away vegetables with disgust in the office break room
To be averse is not adverse to your growth — diverse paths await those who traverse beyond what they oppose
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'aversus', the past participle of 'avertere' meaning 'to turn away'. The prefix 'a-' means 'away' and 'vertere' means 'to turn'.
Breakdown
a- (away) + vert (turn) + -ose (adjective suffix) = averse (turned away from, opposed to)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat is averse to water, except when it comes to drinking from my coffee mug.”
“He's risk averse when it comes to investments but not when choosing what to eat.”
“She's averse to public speaking, which is ironic since she talks non-stop at home.”
“The company is averse to making quick decisions without proper research.”
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