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averse

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/əˈvɜrs/ · a-verse

Having a strong dislike of or opposition to something.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Having a strong dislike of or opposition to something.

کسی چیز کے بارے میں شدید ناپسندیدگی یا مخالفت رکھنے والا۔

ناراض

naraz

Formal: ناپسند

Synonyms

disinclinedunwillingreluctantبیزارناراضمخالف

Antonyms

keenenthusiasticwillingپرجوشخوشآمادہ

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.

Easily Confused With

adverse:Adverse means harmful or unfavorable, while averse refers to a strong dislike or opposition.

Word Family

averseness
nounناراضگی
averse
adjectiveناراض

See Also

💡 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.