English Explanatory Dictionary

averse

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having a repugnance or opposition of mind.
  2. Turned away or backward.
  3. Lying on the opposite side (to or from).
  4. Aversant; of a hand: turned so as to show the back.
verb
  1. To turn away.

Pronunciation

/əˈvɜː(ɹ)s/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-averse.wav

Word forms

averse more averse most averse averses aversing aversed

Etymology

From Latin aversus, past participle of avertere (“to avert”).

Synonyms

disliking disinclined fromward unwilling reluctant loath antipathetic

Related words

avert aversion adverse

Derived words

aversely averseness aversity risk-averse unaverse
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