averse to
idiom
: having a clear dislike of (something) : strongly opposed to (something)
He seems to be averse to exercise.
No one is more averse to borrowing money than he is.
—often used in negative statements to mean willing toShe is not averse to taking chances.
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When talking about season three, Nickerson is averse to spoiling anything.
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Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
When companies issue updates reliably and in ways that improve the user experience, people are less averse to updating their gadgets, which could also be critical for device functionality and security.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 11 Feb. 2025
The Rockies are not averse to sending a veteran starter to the bullpen.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 9 Feb. 2025
For starters, Johnson is not averse to prioritizing the run game.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
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Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
When companies issue updates reliably and in ways that improve the user experience, people are less averse to updating their gadgets, which could also be critical for device functionality and security.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 11 Feb. 2025
The Rockies are not averse to sending a veteran starter to the bullpen.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 9 Feb. 2025
For starters, Johnson is not averse to prioritizing the run game.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Averse to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/averse%20to. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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