Aversion
/əˈvɜːrʒən/
nounBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
Questions
Definitions
1
A strong dislike or disinclination.
/əˈvɜːrʒən/
nounnegativeBeginner
General
A strong feeling of dislike or repugnance.
She has a strong aversion to violence.
💡 Simply: Strong dislike
More Examples
2
His aversion to hard work led to his failure.
How It's Used
Psychology
"He had a deep-seated aversion to spiders."
Everyday Life
"Her aversion to public speaking was well known."
From Middle French aversion, from Latin aversio, from avertere "to turn away"
The word has been used in a similar sense since the 16th century.
Memory tip
Think 'a-vert' - turning away from something you dislike.
Practice
Base: avert
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