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
