averse
pronunciation
How to pronounce averse in British English:
UK [əˈvɜ:s]
How to pronounce averse in American English:
US [əˈvɜrs]
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- Adjective:
- (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed
Word Origin
- averse (adj.)
- mid-15c., "turned away in mind or feeling," from Old French avers and directly from Latin aversus "turned away, turned back," past participle of avertere (see avert). Originally and usually in English in the mental sense, while avert is used in a physical sense.
Example
- 1. She is not averse to imposing haircuts on bondholders .
- 2. He 's not averse to a little fun during rehearsals .
- 3. Rawls argues that risk averse individuals will choose an egalitarian economic order .
- 4. I am averse to shopping this weekend .
- 5. Our culture has become risk averse as the economy as slowed .