Definition of averse

averseadjective

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/əˈvɜːs//əˈvɜːrs/

The origin of the word "averse" can be traced back to the Old French word "aver" which meant "hostile" or "opposed." This word was ultimately derived from the Latin word "aversus," which had similar meanings. In Latin, "aversus" was used to describe someone who was "turned back" or "opposed" to something. The prefix "a" in this instance meant "against," while the root word "versus" meant "turned." The word made its way into Old French as "aver," where it took on a slightly different sense of "hostile" or "opposed." From there, it entered Middle English as the word "avers" or "avers," where it began to be used to describe a person who was "hostile" or "opposed" to something. Over time, the spelling of the word changed slightly, with the "s" at the end being dropped to form the modern English word "averse." Today, "averse" continues to be used to describe someone who is "opposed" or "antipathetic" to something, often due to strong feelings or beliefs.

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liking something or wanting to do something; not opposed to doing something

thích cái gì đó hoặc muốn làm cái gì đó; không phản đối việc làm gì đó

Example:
  • I mentioned it to Kate and she wasn't averse to the idea.

    Tôi đã đề cập điều đó với Kate và cô ấy không hề phản đối ý tưởng đó.

not liking something or wanting to do something; opposed to doing something

không thích điều gì đó hoặc không muốn làm điều gì đó; phản đối việc làm gì đó

Example:
  • He was averse to any change.

    Anh ấy không thích bất kỳ sự thay đổi nào.

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