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aversion

[uh-vur-zhuhn, -shuhn] / əˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃən /


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But they shared an aversion to conventional plot, coherent character psychology and even rational argument.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Crucially, this in turn would massively help governments reduce their interest expense because bond markets are obliged to factor in risk aversion because they are focused on second-guessing inflation three months out.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

And there's another phenomenon that has been termed "complexity phobia": the aversion to recognising incontrovertible evidence and facts if they challenge a more comfortable and comforting narrative.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

This has driven a shift away from risky investments as risk aversion has dominated sentiment, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

I thought Mom would try to get me to drop my aversion to having my picture taken for school, but she didn’t.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio




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