AVERSE


Meaning of AVERSE in English

— aversely , adv. — averseness , n.

/euh verrs"/ , adj.

having a strong feeling of opposition, antipathy, repugnance, etc.; opposed: He is not averse to having a drink now and then.

[ 1590-1600; ( aversus turned away, averted (ptp. of avertere ), equiv. to a- A- 4 + vert- turn + -tus ptp. suffix ]

Syn . unwilling, loath. See reluctant .

Ant . inclined, eager.

Usage . See adverse .

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .