Averse

/əˈvɜrs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having a strong dislike of or opposition to something.

She is averse to taking unnecessary risks in her investments.

Reluctant or opposed to doing something.

He was averse to the idea of moving to a new city.

Having an aversion; unwilling.

Many people are averse to the thought of public speaking.

Expressing reluctance or opposition.

The committee is averse to making any changes to the proposal.

From Latin avertere, meaning to turn away from.

risk-averse

Reluctant to take risks.

cost-averse

Reluctant to incur costs.

aversion

A strong feeling of dislike.

averse

Disinclined to do something.

Not feeling it.

He was really averse to the idea of going out tonight.

Not into that.

She's averse to anything that requires early mornings.