averse
intermediateB1/əˈvɜrs/ · a-verse
Having a strong dislike of or opposition to something.
Meanings
Having a strong dislike of or opposition to something.
کسی چیز کے بارے میں شدید ناپسندیدگی یا مخالفت رکھنے والا۔
ناراض
naraz
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Common Collocations
- averse to change
- averse to risk
- generally averse
Example Sentences
She was averse to taking unnecessary risks.
وہ غیر ضروری خطرات اٹھانے سے ناراض تھی۔
Woh ghair zaroori khatarat uthane se naraz thi.
He is averse to loud music.
وہ اونچی موسیقی سے ناراض ہے۔
Woh unchi musiqi se naraz hai.
Many people are averse to change.
بہت سے لوگ تبدیلی سے ناراض ہیں۔
Bahut se log tabdeeli se naraz hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
A-versus - think of being against something.
Picture someone turning away from a confrontation.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کسی چیز سے دور رہنا، خوش رہنا ہے۔
Kisi cheez se door rehna, khush rehna hai.
Staying away from something keeps you happy.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "aversus" — turned away
First known use: 15th century
The word 'averse' comes from the Latin 'aversus', the past participle of 'avertere', meaning 'to turn away'. It has been used in English since the late 15th century.