averse to
Example Sentences
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I’ve long been averse to the world of parenting advice.
From Slate ● May 10, 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
When victory came his way, Lincoln was not averse to dispensing the spoils.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 5, 2026
Last month, an AI-generated "artist" known as Breaking Rust topped the US country digital song sales chart - a niche countdown, but one that shows audiences aren't averse to consuming computer-generated music.
From BBC ● Dec. 1, 2025
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
