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- pronunciation:
vuhrs
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition: |
strongly opposed or disinclined; unwilling (usu. fol. by "to").
She was averse to lending her son any more money.I'm not averse to dancing; I'm just not very good at it.- synonyms:
- indisposed, opposed, resistant
- antonyms:
- avid, inclined
- similar words:
- antipathetic, contrary, hostile, loath, reluctant, unwilling
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| derivations: |
aversely (adv.), averseness (n.) |
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