Averse ( adjective , adverb )

(As an adjective)

Averse ( adjective )

1. Having a strong dislike or opposition to something.
2. Not inclined or willing to do something.

Origin:

Late 16th century (in the sense "turned away from"): from latin aversus "turned away", past participle of avertere.

Examples:

1. I am averse to the idea of moving to a new city.
2. She is averse to taking risks.
3. He was averse to the idea of working overtime.
4. The company was averse to the idea of hiring more employees.
5. I am averse to the idea of going on a diet.

(As an adverb)

Averse ( adverb )

1. Having a strong dislike or opposition to something.
2. Not inclined or willing to do something.

Origin:

Late 16th century (in the sense "turned away from"): from latin aversus "turned away", past participle of avertere.

Examples:

1. I am averse to the idea of moving to a new city.
2. She is averse to taking risks.
3. He was averse to the idea of working overtime.
4. The company was averse to the idea of hiring more employees.
5. I am averse to the idea of going on a diet.