Averseness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ə-ˈvərs/

Meaning & Definition of Averseness

Averseness (adjective)

  1. having an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste —usually used with to —commonly used in compounds both with and without a hyphen

Averseness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a strong feeling of not liking or approving

    "our dog's strong averseness to getting a bath"

    similar: allergy, aversion, disfavor, disinclination, dislike, disliking, disrelish, down (chiefly British), mislike
    related: disgust, distaste, loathing, nausea, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion, abhorrence, abomination, antipathy, detestation, execration, hate, hatred, deprecation, disapproval, displeasure, dissatisfaction, jaundice
    opposite: appetite, favor, fondness, like, liking, partiality, preference, relish, shine, taste, use
    near: affection, attachment, devotedness, devotion, love, passion, bent, leaning, penchant, predilection, propensity, tendency

Related Entry: Averse (adjective)

Averse is a different word from Averseness. The synonyms below are for averse, not for averseness.

  1. having a natural dislike for something

    "I'm not averse to broccoli if it's cooked right"

    similar: allergic, antipathetic, down on
    related: afraid, disinclined, loath, reluctant, unwilling, antagonistic, hostile, intolerant, negative, opposed, opposing, resistant, resisting, uncongenial, unfriendly, unsympathetic, disgusted, nauseated, repelled, repulsed, revolted, shocked, squeamish, turned off
    near: friendly, sympathetic, tolerant, understanding, admiring, appreciative, charmed, delighted, fond, pleased, tickled

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Averseness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Averseness:

Chiefly British: down
allergy, aversion, disfavor, disinclination, dislike, disliking, disrelish, mislike

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Averseness

Words with the opposite meaning of Averseness:

appetite, favor, fondness, like, liking, partiality, preference, relish, shine, taste, use

Related Words for Averseness

disgust, distaste, loathing, nausea, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion, abhorrence, abomination, antipathy, detestation, execration, hate, hatred, deprecation, disapproval, displeasure, dissatisfaction, jaundice

Near Antonyms of Averseness

affection, attachment, devotedness, devotion, love, passion, bent, leaning, penchant, predilection, propensity, tendency

Word Forms of Averseness

Derived words: aversely (adverb), averseness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Averseness

Latin aversus, past participle of avertere see avert

First known use: 1597

Frequently Asked Questions about Averseness

What does "Averseness" mean?

"Averseness" means having an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste —usually used with to —commonly used in compounds both with and without a hyphen. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: having an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste —usually used with to —commonly used in compounds both with and without a hyphen.

What is another word for "Averseness"?

Other words for "Averseness" include allergy, aversion, disfavor, disinclination, dislike, disliking, disrelish and down. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Averseness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Averseness"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Averseness". Common alternatives include allergy, aversion, disfavor, disinclination, dislike, disliking, disrelish, down and mislike.

What is the opposite of "Averseness"?

Antonyms of "Averseness" include appetite, favor, fondness, like, liking, partiality, preference and relish. Near antonyms include affection, attachment, devotedness and devotion.

How do you use "Averseness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Averseness" in a sentence: "our dog's strong averseness to getting a bath".

Is "Averseness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Averseness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Averseness"?

"Averseness" is pronounced /ə-ˈvərs/.

What is the origin of the word "Averseness"?

"Averseness" comes from Latin aversus, past participle of avertere see avert. First known use: 1597.