averse Meaning & Definition
What Does Averse Mean?
As an adjective, averse means Having a repugnance or opposition of mind. It can also mean Turned away or backward. As a verb, it means To turn away.
Averse in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /əˈvɜː(ɹ)s/ |
| Synonyms | loath, indisposed and antipathetic |
| Comparative / superlative | more averse, most averse |
| Verb forms | averses, aversing, aversed |
Averse Definition (Adjective)
- Having a repugnance or opposition of mind.
The board is not averse to further talks.
- Turned away or backward.
- Lying on the opposite side (to or from).
- Aversant; of a hand: turned so as to show the back.
Averse as a Verb
- To turn away.
Adjective
- Turned so as to show the back, as of a right hand.
Synonyms of Averse
Averse synonyms and antonyms →Averse in a Sentence
The board is not averse to further talks.
Word Forms & Grammar
averse (comparative more averse, superlative most averse)
averse (third-person singular simple present averses, present participle aversing, simple past and past participle aversed)
Words That Rhyme With Averse
Origin of Averse
From Latin aversus, past participle of avertere (“to avert”).
Frequently Asked Questions About Averse
Is averse an adjective or a verb?
Averse is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for averse?
You can replace averse with words such as loath, indisposed and antipathetic. See the full list of averse synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of averse?
The past tense of averse is aversed. The present participle is aversing.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of averse?
The comparative form is more averse and the superlative form is most averse.