Averse

usgb/əˈvɜːrs/
adjective

Strongly not wanting to do something, or disliking something strongly.

She is averse to doing any chores around the house.
Visual representation of "averse" - Strongly not wanting to do something, or disliking something strongly.

Often appears as...

  • risk averse
  • loss averse
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Negative Emotion

Typically indicates a deep level of discomfort or dislike towards something.

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Even mentioning snakes, she realized she was extremely averse.
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Intensity Matters

Averse implies a strong feeling, not just a slight preference against.

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He is not just indifferent to spicy food; he is genuinely averse to it.
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Used with 'To'

Often followed by 'to' when expressing aversion to a specific action or thing.

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She is averse to swimming in the ocean after her last experience.
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antipatheticdisinclineddislikehostilereluctantrepugnantresistantunwilling
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