aversion

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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

Her career really began to flourish by the late 1980s and early ‘90s when, despite having an aversion to comedy and initially turning down the role, she starred as Kelly Bundy in “Married...

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

“A decisive break below this trendline would not only point to continued staples leadership but may also signal a broader shift toward rising risk aversion among investors,” he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

But a good attitude carried him, along with an aversion to social media.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

So my interest in the service’s potential and my aversion to Reverend Thomas caused me to turn him off.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou