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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 toagainstreluctantunwillingdisinclined toloath to
Antonyms
favorable toinclined towillingeagerfond 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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