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averse
adjective
(usually followed by ‘to’) strongly opposed
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əˈvɜː(ɹ)s
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adjective
(usually followed by ‘to’) strongly opposed
“Antipathetic to new ideas”
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Antipathetic to new ideas
Averse to taking risks
Loath to go on such short notice
Clearly indisposed to grant their request
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