averse to
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Nikita was 20 when we met and had the maturity level of a middle-schooler—cheating at checkers and averse to walks and books.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
When it comes to industrial relations, Egan said she felt her union had previously been "a bit risk averse to taking action".
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
I’ve long been averse to the world of parenting advice.
From Slate ● May 10, 2026
At least in the technology sector—which the Berkshire founder has been famously averse to backing—there do appear to be stocks that have been unduly punished by AI and energy worries.
From Barron's ● Apr. 1, 2026
Dunnan said yes, he would; and Shultz then said, “Do you recall being asked whether or not you were averse to capital punishment?”
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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