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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Known for her power suiting prowess, Princess Charlene is not averse to wearing a jumpsuit for daytime occasions.
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Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Sep. 2024
Also, a handful of centrist and moderate GOP lawmakers have grown averse to the party's battles with the Justice Department.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024
But the queen consort is rarely averse to playing with patterns, favoring a range of looks from floral inspriation to animal prints and more.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 3 Sep. 2024
One striking trend would be embracing sustainable and eco-friendly fashion, a testament to the party’s awareness of a younger, more environmentally conscious electorate more averse to conspicuous consumption.
—Essence, 17 Aug. 2024
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Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Sep. 2024
Also, a handful of centrist and moderate GOP lawmakers have grown averse to the party's battles with the Justice Department.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024
But the queen consort is rarely averse to playing with patterns, favoring a range of looks from floral inspriation to animal prints and more.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 3 Sep. 2024
One striking trend would be embracing sustainable and eco-friendly fashion, a testament to the party’s awareness of a younger, more environmentally conscious electorate more averse to conspicuous consumption.
—Essence, 17 Aug. 2024
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“Averse to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/averse%20to. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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