averse to
phrase
: having a clear dislike of (something) : strongly opposed to (something)
—often used in negative statements to mean willing to
He seems to be averse to exercise.
No one is more averse to borrowing money than he is.
She is not averse to taking chances.
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“Averse to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/averse%20to. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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