Strongly disliking or opposed to something; unwilling to do something.
From Latin 'aversus' meaning turned away, from 'avertere' (to turn away). It entered English in the 1600s meaning having a strong dislike or reluctance about something.
People often confuse 'averse' with 'adverse,' but remember: 'averse' means YOU are turned away (you dislike it), while 'adverse' means conditions are turned against you (bad circumstances). Easy way: averse has an 'e' for emotion!
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