averse
Example Sentences
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I’ve long been averse to the world of parenting advice.
From Slate ● May 10, 2026
For those who are risk averse, Dywer says she often recommends a balanced portfolio of 50% stocks and 50% bonds, which has historically produced a terrific trade-off between long-term returns and shorter-term volatility.
From MarketWatch ● May 8, 2026
"Typically young people are clearer thinking, clearer speaking, they're not so risk averse," he said.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
Bell is careful to avoid direct reference to President Donald Trump, whose presence looms over Hollywood award shows -- and who is not averse to making his feelings known about hosts he does not like.
From Barron's ● Feb. 23, 2026
Unusually for his time, Randall was not averse to hiring women scientists; there were several women working with Franklin at King’s.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
Vocabulary lists containing averse
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 2
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"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 1–7
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The New SAT: Words to Capture Tone
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