a ‧ verse /əˈvɜːs $ -ɜːrs/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Date: 1500-1600 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: past participle of avertere ; ⇨ ↑ avert ]
1 . not be averse to something to quite enjoy something, especially something that is slightly wrong or bad for you:
I was not averse to fighting with any boy who challenged me.
2 . formal unwilling to do something or not liking something
be averse to (doing) something
Jim is averse to using chemicals in the garden.
Some banks are risk averse (=do not like taking a risk) .