averse

Meaning

Adj

1. Having a repugnance or opposition of mind.
2. Turned away or backward.
3. (obsolete) Lying on the opposite side (to or from).
4. Aversant; of a hand: turned so as to show the back.

Verb

To turn away.

Synonyms

unwilling

reluctant

disinclined

indisposed

antipathetic

loath

opposed

unlikeable

nasty

loth

opposite

repugnant

hesitant

disinterested

uncongenial

antipathetical

involuntary

reflex

refractory

reverse

sad

☹️

unfavorable

unintended

unintentional

adverse

waver

against

antagonistic

antipodal

antipodean

antithetic

antithetical

apathetic

backward

complementary

contrary

discontented

disliking

dissatisfied

grudging

hesitate

Pronounced as (IPA)

/əˈvɜː(ɹ)s/

Etymology

From Latin aversus, past participle of avertere (“to avert”).