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Definition averse in American English

averse adjective

adjective
/əˈvɜrs/
1

to dislike or not enjoy something

Example

I’ve never met someone who was completely and utterly averse to Italian food.

Example

She wasn’t averse to criticizing members of her own party.

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Definition averse in American English