Averse

A·verse

Averse

a.
  1. Turned away or backward. [Obs.]
    The tracks averse a lying notice gave, And led the searcher backward from the cave.
  2. Having a repugnance or opposition of mind; disliking; disinclined; unwilling; reluctant.
    Averse alike to flatter, or offend.
    Men who were averse to the life of camps.
    Pass by securely as men averse from war.
    — Micah ii. 8.
Syn. -- Averse, Reluctant, Adverse.

Averse expresses an habitual, though not of necessity a very strong, dislike; as, averse to active pursuits; averse to study. Reluctant, a term of the of the will, implies an internal struggle as to making some sacrifice of interest or feeling; as, reluctant to yield; reluctant to make the necessary arrangements; a reluctant will or consent. Adverse denotes active opposition or hostility; as, adverse interests; adverse feelings, plans, or movements; the adverse party.

Averse

v. t. & i.
  1. To turn away. [Obs.]