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averse

English → EnglishformaladjectiveInstant · from the shared dictionary
Illustration of "averse": Having a strong dislike of or opposition to something.

What does "averse" mean?

Having a strong dislike of or opposition to something.

"averse" in conversation

Office meeting

Are you averse to working on the weekend?

Are you opposed to working on the weekend?

I am not averse to it if it is necessary.

I am not against it if it is necessary.

Used to express a willingness or reluctance regarding a task.

Investment discussion

Many clients are risk-averse in this market.

Many clients are avoiding risk in this market.

I understand why they would be averse to losing money.

I understand why they would be against losing money.

Commonly used in financial contexts as 'risk-averse'.

"averse" in a sentence

  1. He is averse to change.

    He dislikes change.

  2. She is not averse to a little healthy competition.

    She does not mind a bit of healthy competition.

  3. The company is averse to taking unnecessary risks with its capital.

    The company is opposed to taking unnecessary risks with its capital.

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