averse to
idiom
: having a clear dislike of (something) : strongly opposed to (something)
He seems to be averse to exercise.
No one is more averse to borrowing money than he is.
—often used in negative statements to mean willing toShe is not averse to taking chances.
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If the Tigers are averse to the risks of long-term deals, is there actually more solace in the volatility of young hitters?
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Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
In the same way that Martha can’t stand the idea of dealing with the messiness of death, the two women seem averse to exploring the messiness of actual desire.
—James Factora, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
This astrological placement isn’t averse to sexting for hours and then ghosting for a day or two.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 31 Oct. 2024
For those averse to heat, the Black Bean Duk Bokki ($14) is served just the same, only with an earthy-sweet black bean sauce.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2024
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Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
In the same way that Martha can’t stand the idea of dealing with the messiness of death, the two women seem averse to exploring the messiness of actual desire.
—James Factora, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
This astrological placement isn’t averse to sexting for hours and then ghosting for a day or two.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 31 Oct. 2024
For those averse to heat, the Black Bean Duk Bokki ($14) is served just the same, only with an earthy-sweet black bean sauce.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Averse to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/averse%20to. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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