AVERSE


Meaning of AVERSE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˈvərs ]

adjective

Etymology: Latin aversus, past participle of avertere

Date: 1597

: having an active feeling of repugnance or distaste — usually used with to

averse to strenuous exercise

Synonyms: see disinclined

• averse·ly adverb

• averse·ness noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.