Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

averseness

Noun
/əˈvɜːrsnəs/
Definition
A strong feeling of dislike or opposition towards something.
Examples
  • Her averseness to social gatherings made her a recluse.
  • He expressed his averseness to the proposed changes in policy during the meeting.
  • The child’s averseness to certain foods often led to her parents cooking separate meals.
Meaning
Averseness refers to an intense reluctance or unwillingness to engage with or accept something.
Synonyms
  • Opposition
  • Dislike
  • Reluctance
  • Aversion
  • Loathing