averse

adjective
UK: /əˈvɜːs/
US: /əˈvɜːrs/

  1. Having a strong dislike of something or not wanting to do something.

    1. I am averse to doing chores around the house. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people are averse to the idea of paying higher taxes, even if it benefits society. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

opposed reluctant unwilling disinclined

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "averse" is /əˈvɜːs/ in British English and /əˈvɜːrs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "averse": opposed, reluctant, unwilling, disinclined.

Example usage of "averse": "I am averse to doing chores around the house.". More examples on the page.