How to Use averse in a Sentence

averse

adjective
Definition of aversenext
Synonyms for aversenext
  • The more the jab appears politicized, the more averse people become.
    — Katherine Doyle, Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2021
  • For anyone averse to the natty and funky, there are also ample options.
    — Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Mar. 2021
  • But more controls have moved from the dashboard to the touchscreen, and those can be confusing to the tech-averse.
    — Ray Magliozzi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2021
  • Unfortunately, business schools tend to be quite risk-averse.
    — Vahe Tirakyan, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2021
  • Not that Andersson is averse to digital sleights of hand.
    — Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2021
  • This is a nightmare scenario for people who are conflict-averse and may not push back in the moment, despite the alarm bells going off in their head.
    — Lila MacLellan, Quartz, 19 Apr. 2021
  • Republican lawmakers are also averse to changes in the tax structure.
    — Zachary Halaschak, Washington Examiner, 31 Mar. 2021
  • But a daredevil spirit seems to be infecting even the kinds of risk-averse overachievers who typically cling to the career ladder.
    — New York Times, 21 Apr. 2021
  • If Trump's sin was failing to heed the experts, Biden's is complete deference to the most risk-averse government bureaucrats.
    — CNN, 27 Apr. 2021
  • His concern was that majorities might take over the government and use their power to promote interests averse to the rights and liberties of the minority.
    — Jeanne Sheehan, Star Tribune, 12 Mar. 2021
  • Some conflict-averse news companies deal with the problem by simply refusing to employ women who are being targeted online, Wong said.
    — Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2021
  • Ohio State attempted only seven kickoff returns in 2020, a product of a team that does not allow a lot of scores and the modern return-averse nature of the sport.
    — Nathan Baird, cleveland, 14 Mar. 2021
  • The $4 wine pours may be gone, but Olivecrona’s not averse to a good deal.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Sep. 2022
  • Plus, the Free and Clear formula is ideal for the dye-averse.
    — Samantha Benoit, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2022
  • Necota, averse to the idea but determined to play by the rules, agreed.
    — Patty Hodapp, Outside Online, 8 June 2022
  • Davis, who had been mostly averse to the idea, would play center.
    — Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2022
  • The deer that the wolves do manage to kill would likely be the least risk-averse, and most likely to run in front of cars.
    — Theresa MacHemer, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 May 2021
  • And in a regulation-averse state like Utah, this may seem like a lot to hope for.
    — Robert Gehrke, The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 Apr. 2022
  • The Bon Appétit staff rounded up the best hot sauces in this list that caters to the spice-averse and spice-seeker alike.
    — Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 8 July 2022
  • At a time when the grand old game is often reduced to risk-averse equations, Ohtani lets us dream.
    — New York Times, 12 July 2021
  • Start with ¼ cup if your crowd is heat-averse or go all the way up to 1 cup for a definitive bite.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Topping it off, the draft was shortened to five rounds, making teams far more risk averse.
    — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 10 July 2023
  • Hoyer sounded risk-averse to recent deals signed by the type of star player the Cubs need.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 10 Oct. 2022
  • The lack of clarity can make some doctors risk-averse, since breaking the law could cause them to be charged with a felony.
    — Andrew J. Tobias, cleveland, 22 July 2022
  • Among a cat’s many instincts may be the tendency to be averse to water.
    — Dallas News, 13 Dec. 2022
  • The press-averse Osaka agreed to let Netflix make a docuseries about her life.
    — Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2021
  • Or any different than tomboys who are averse to those same clothes?
    — New York Times, 11 Aug. 2021
  • And how can those of us who are time-poor (or exercise-averse) reap the benefits?
    — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2023
  • Whereas most entrepreneurs are risk averse, Musk is addicted to the thrill of it, entrepreneur and venture capitalist Peter Thiel told Isaacson.
    — Paige Hagy, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2023
  • The investors behind it, often real estate trusts, have historically been risk averse, said Swidler.
    — Jon Marcus, BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2023

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