averse

The definition of averse is having a feeling of distaste or strong opposition.

(adjective)

A person who really cannot stand the sight of raw meat is an example of someone who is averse.

See averse in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Origin: L aversus, pp. of avertere, avert

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See averse in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having a feeling of opposition, distaste, or aversion; strongly disinclined: investors who are averse to taking risks.

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Origin: Latin āversus

Origin: , past participle of āvertere, to turn away; see avert

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