All averse synonyms
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A a adj averse
- opposing — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
- hostile — of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy: a hostile nation.
- hesitant — hesitating; undecided, doubtful, or disinclined.
- antagonistic — If a person is antagonistic to someone or something, they show hatred or dislike towards them.
- loath — unwilling; reluctant; disinclined; averse: to be loath to admit a mistake.
- unwilling — not willing; reluctant; loath; averse: an unwilling partner in the crime.
- reluctant — unwilling; disinclined: a reluctant candidate.
- allergic — If you are allergic to something, you become ill or get a rash when you eat it, smell it, or touch it.
- afraid — If you are afraid of someone or afraid to do something, you are frightened because you think that something very unpleasant is going to happen to you.
- antipathetic — having or arousing a strong aversion
- contrary — Ideas, attitudes, or reactions that are contrary to each other are completely different from each other.
- disinclined — lacking desire or willingness; unwilling; averse: I'm disinclined to go to the movies tonight.
- indisposed — sick or ill, especially slightly: to be indisposed with a cold.
- inimical — adverse in tendency or effect; unfavorable; harmful: a climate inimical to health.
- nasty — physically filthy; disgustingly unclean: a nasty pigsty of a room.
- perverse — willfully determined or disposed to go counter to what is expected or desired; contrary.
- unfavorable — not favorable; contrary; adverse: an unfavorable wind.
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
- ill-disposed — unfriendly, unsympathetic, or having a negative attitude, as toward another person or an idea.
adjective averse
- opposed — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
- unenthusiastic — full of or characterized by enthusiasm; ardent: He seems very enthusiastic about his role in the play.
- unfavourable — Unfavourable conditions or circumstances cause problems for you and reduce your chances of success.
- anti — You can refer to people who are opposed to a particular activity or idea as antis.