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averse to
[əˈvɜːrs tuː]
adjective (phrasal)
avesso a
1.
having a strong dislike or opposition to something; unwilling or reluctant to do something
She is averse to taking risks in her career.
Ela é avessa a correr riscos em sua carreira.
2.
feeling opposed or resistant to a particular action or idea
I am not averse to helping you with this project.
Não sou avesso a ajudá-lo com este projeto.
Synonyms
opposed to
against
reluctant
unwilling
disinclined to
loath to
Antonyms
favorable to
inclined to
willing
eager
fond of
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
avesso a
most common translation
General Brazilian
contrário a
alternative formal usage
Portugal
avesso a
standard Portuguese usage
Portugal
adverso a
more formal or archaic variant
Related Idioms & Phrases
averse to change
averse to risk
not averse to something (meaning willing to do it)
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