Averse
/əˈvɜːrs/noun
Having a strong dislike or opposition to something.
Did you know?The word 'averse' has its origins in Latin, where it meant 'to turn away'—a powerful metaphor for the instinctual rejection of negative forces.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
aversus
“Turned away, opposed.”
Old French
Old French
avers
“Turned away, hostile.”
Middle English
Middle English
avers
“Opposed or reluctant.”
Modern English
English
averse
“Having a strong dislike or opposition.”