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Word | Averse |
(usually followed by `to') strongly opposed; antipathetic to new ideas; averse to taking risks; loath to go on such short notice; clearly indisposed to grant their request / Turned away or backward. / reluctant; disinclined / having a strong dislike of or opposition to something. / having an active feeling of repugnance or distaste —usually used with to averse to strenuous exercise, | |
Usage | ⇒ Ram is averse to going to Bombay ⇒ The reporter was averse to revealing the sources of his information. ⇒ I'm not averse to broccoli if it's cooked right. ⇒ as a former CIA director, he is not averse to secrecy ⇒ The boy was averse to hard work |
Synonyms | unwilling, loath, reluctant, indisposed, disinclined, opposed, hesitant, loth, hostile, antagonistic, antipathetic, contrary, backward, balky, inimical, slow, adverse, perverse, resistant, shy, |
Antonyms | sympathetic, disposed, favorable, inclined, keen, willing, eager, addicted, agreeable, apt, caring, desirous, fond, given, glad, liking, loving, ready, abandoned, accustomed, |
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