📖 Definitions of "Averse"
verb
- 1
To turn away.
adjective
- 1
Having a repugnance or opposition of mind.
- 2
Turned away or backward.
- 3
Lying on the opposite side (to or from).
- 4
Turned so as to show the back, as of a right hand.
🔄 Synonyms of "Averse"
5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| loathverb | Averse, disinclined; reluctant, unwilling. Always followed by a verbal phrase. |
| indisposed | Mildly ill. |
| antipathetic | Having or showing a strong aversion or repugnance. |
| antipathetical | Synonym of antipathetic (“with antipathy”). |
| lothnoun | (now historical) A measure of weight formerly used in Germany, the Netherlands and some other parts of Europe, equivalent to half of the local ounce. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Averse"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| antipathetic | Having or showing a strong aversion or repugnance. |
| loathverb | Averse, disinclined; reluctant, unwilling. Always followed by a verbal phrase. |
| lothnoun | (now historical) A measure of weight formerly used in Germany, the Netherlands and some other parts of Europe, equivalent to half of the local ounce. |
| disinclined | Not inclined; having a disinclination; being unwilling, reluctant. |
| indisposed | Mildly ill. |
| antipathetical | Synonym of antipathetic (“with antipathy”). |
| inimical | Unfriendly, hostile. |
| reluctant | Not wanting to take some action; unwilling to do something. |
| hostilenoun | Not friendly; appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence or a desire to thwart and injure. |
| unfriendlynoun | Not friendly; hostile; mean. |
| unwilling | Not willing; reluctant |
| afraid | Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear. |
| scared | Feeling fear; afraid, frightened. |
| opposedverb | Acting in opposition; opposing. |
| opposingverb | That opposes or oppose; on the opposite side. |
| contrarynoun | Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse. |
| oppositenoun | Located directly across from something else, or from each other. |
| resistantnoun | Which is not affected or overcome by a disease, drug, chemical or atmospheric agent, extreme of temperature, etc. |
| adverse | Unfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile; actively opposing one's interests or wishes; contrary to one's welfare; acting against; working in an opposing direction. |
| against | — |
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