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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Everyone’s taste buds are different, but many people are averse to licorice because it’s used to mask chemical flavors in medicines, namely cough syrups.
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
Those averse to volatility may want to explore a more hedged strategy or diversify with a broader portfolio such as the Trefis Reinforced Value Portfolio, which has outperformed its all-cap benchmark (comprising the S&P 500, S&P MidCap, and Russell 2000 indices).
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Other leaders from countries historically averse to nuclear weapons, like Sweden and Denmark, also welcomed France’s overtures towards European allies.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN, 16 Mar. 2025
Laggards can be considered those averse to change and who embrace the status quo.
—John Kormanik, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
Those averse to volatility may want to explore a more hedged strategy or diversify with a broader portfolio such as the Trefis Reinforced Value Portfolio, which has outperformed its all-cap benchmark (comprising the S&P 500, S&P MidCap, and Russell 2000 indices).
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Other leaders from countries historically averse to nuclear weapons, like Sweden and Denmark, also welcomed France’s overtures towards European allies.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN, 16 Mar. 2025
Laggards can be considered those averse to change and who embrace the status quo.
—John Kormanik, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Averse to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/averse%20to. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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