Aversion

/əˈvɜrʒən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A strong feeling of dislike or opposition towards something.

She has a strong aversion to public speaking.

An intense dislike or repugnance.

His aversion to seafood made dining out with friends difficult.

The act of avoiding or turning away from something one dislikes.

Their aversion to confrontation often led to unresolved issues.

A specific dislike or a certain resistance to a particular idea or concept.

The aversion to using smartphones among older generations is not uncommon.

From Latin aversio, from aversus, past participle of aversari 'to turn away'.

aversion therapy

A treatment method designed to reduce undesirable behaviors by associating them with unpleasant experiences.

have an aversion to

To possess a strong dislike for something.

averse

Having a strong dislike or opposition to something.

disdain

The feeling that something is unworthy of consideration.

repulse

To drive back or repel.

Cold feet

He got cold feet about the idea of bungee jumping.

Turn-off

That whole event was a complete turn-off for her.