visual aversion
[ˈvɪʒuəl əˈvɜrʒən]
nounpl: visual aversions
aversão visual
1. A strong dislike, disgust, or avoidance response triggered by the sight of something
She experienced visual aversion to the sight of blood.
Ela experimentava aversão visual ao ver sangue.
2. In psychology and neurology, an involuntary behavioral response to avoid looking at a particular visual stimulus
The patient showed visual aversion to bright lights due to photophobia.
O paciente mostrou aversão visual a luzes brilhantes devido à fotofobia.
3. A reflexive turning away from or refusal to look at something visually unpleasant or disturbing
Many people have a natural visual aversion to insects.
Muitas pessoas têm uma aversão visual natural a insetos.
The term 'visual aversion' is commonly used in psychological, medical, and neuroscientific contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It describes a clinical or involuntary response rather than a simple preference. In everyday Brazilian Portuguese, people might express this more colloquially as 'não aguento ver' or 'fico com nojo de ver' (I get disgusted seeing that).
NYC Slang
can't stand the sight of something / grosses me out visually
Related Idioms & Phrases
turn a blind eye (though different meaning)
can't stomach the sight of
makes my skin crawl visually
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