averse to

phrase

: 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 to
She is not averse to taking chances.

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Others note that a slate of mega-casinos are in the works in the New York City area — one in the Bronx and two in Queens — and influential backers are averse to more competition. — Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026 Scurlock drew a detailed picture of failing capitalism, which so many from his generation fervently averse to. — Luba Kassova, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026 Thailand has been averse to having territorial issues decided by third parties rather than handled bilaterally. — ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026 As a touring comedian and actor averse to grungy accommodations, Jones is a natural fit for the HGTV gig. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for averse to

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“Averse to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/averse%20to. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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