aversion

noun

aver·sion ə-ˈvər-zhən How to pronounce aversion (audio)

-shən

: a feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it

regards drunkenness with aversion

: a settled dislike : antipathy

expressed an aversion to parties

: a tendency to extinguish a behavior or to avoid a thing or situation and especially a usually pleasurable one because it is or has been associated with a noxious stimulus

: an object of dislike or aversion

"Of all things inconstancy is my aversion."

Jane Austen

obsolete : the act of turning away

Example Sentences

Diners who want to reduce the size of their environmental footprint might reassess their aversion to bugs, DeFoliart says.

Janet Raloff, Science News, 7 June 2008 A 16-year Monitor veteran with no previous combat experience, Tyson said she has yet to start reading newspapers on a regular basis because of her aversion to war news and does not like talking about it yet.

Joe Strupp, Editor & Publisher, 21 Apr. 2003 The answer was revealing in many ways. It showed his dark humor, aversion to sentimentality, keen understanding of the role that realism must play in a messy world, and somewhat less keen appreciation for the role that morality plays in sustaining a democracy's foreign policy.

Walter Isaacson, New Republic, 16 Dec. 2002 They regarded war with aversion. I simply have this ingrained aversion to the sight of bloodshed.

Recent Examples on the Web In 1941, the Tausz family arrived in Rio de Janeiro, where 17-year-old Tausz Ronai’s aversion to religiosity grew stronger.

Marcus M. Gilban, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 Elba’s statement sparked a firestorm on social media where many users discussed the Black community’s seemed aversion to nepotism, unlike other ethnic groups.

Essence, 31 Aug. 2022 America’s aversion to casualties all but assures that Jason’s team and future units won’t be near the action, which puts even more importance on getting the training and rehearsals right.

Kevin Maurer, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2022 Many people were quick to point out that this was pretty rich coming from an author who does not work in an office, a man who has, in fact, written extensively about aversion to offices and his subsequent choice to write from his home and in cafes.

Mary Mcnamara, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2022 Omar, who was known for his ascetic lifestyle and aversion to foreigners, died in hiding in 2013; his successor, Mullah Akhtar Muhammad Mansour, was more worldly.

New York Times, 8 Aug. 2022 This is called loss aversion and seems to coincide with status quo bias — the idea that doing nothing will bring about no change.

Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 19 July 2022 Mike Parmley gives a dog named Ruby a close up look at a rattlesnake during rattlesnake aversion training for dogs at Barley's Canine Recreation Center, on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

Paighten Harkins, The Salt Lake Tribune, 3 June 2022 From the beginning, Matrix showed no aversion to unsavory political tactics.

Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2022 See More

单词	aversion
释义	aversion noun aver·sion ə-ˈvər-zhən -shən 1 a : a feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it regards drunkenness with aversion b : a settled dislike : antipathy expressed an aversion to parties c : a tendency to extinguish a behavior or to avoid a thing or situation and especially a usually pleasurable one because it is or has been associated with a noxious stimulus 2 : an object of dislike or aversion "Of all things inconstancy is my aversion." Jane Austen 3 obsolete : the act of turning away Synonyms disgust distaste horror loathing nausea repugnance repulsion revulsion See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Diners who want to reduce the size of their environmental footprint might reassess their aversion to bugs, DeFoliart says. Janet Raloff, Science News, 7 June 2008 A 16-year Monitor veteran with no previous combat experience, Tyson said she has yet to start reading newspapers on a regular basis because of her aversion to war news and does not like talking about it yet. Joe Strupp, Editor & Publisher, 21 Apr. 2003 The answer was revealing in many ways. It showed his dark humor, aversion to sentimentality, keen understanding of the role that realism must play in a messy world, and somewhat less keen appreciation for the role that morality plays in sustaining a democracy's foreign policy. Walter Isaacson, New Republic, 16 Dec. 2002 They regarded war with aversion. I simply have this ingrained aversion to the sight of bloodshed. Recent Examples on the Web In 1941, the Tausz family arrived in Rio de Janeiro, where 17-year-old Tausz Ronai’s aversion to religiosity grew stronger. Marcus M. Gilban, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 Elba’s statement sparked a firestorm on social media where many users discussed the Black community’s seemed aversion to nepotism, unlike other ethnic groups. Essence, 31 Aug. 2022 America’s aversion to casualties all but assures that Jason’s team and future units won’t be near the action, which puts even more importance on getting the training and rehearsals right. Kevin Maurer, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2022 Many people were quick to point out that this was pretty rich coming from an author who does not work in an office, a man who has, in fact, written extensively about aversion to offices and his subsequent choice to write from his home and in cafes. Mary Mcnamara, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2022 Omar, who was known for his ascetic lifestyle and aversion to foreigners, died in hiding in 2013; his successor, Mullah Akhtar Muhammad Mansour, was more worldly. New York Times, 8 Aug. 2022 This is called loss aversion and seems to coincide with status quo bias — the idea that doing nothing will bring about no change. Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 19 July 2022 Mike Parmley gives a dog named Ruby a close up look at a rattlesnake during rattlesnake aversion training for dogs at Barley's Canine Recreation Center, on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Paighten Harkins, The Salt Lake Tribune, 3 June 2022 From the beginning, Matrix showed no aversion to unsavory political tactics. Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology see averse First Known Use 1585, in the meaning defined at sense 3 Phrases Containing aversion aversion therapy aversion therapy Kids Definition aversion noun aver·sion ə-ˈvər-zhən 1 : a strong dislike 2 : something strongly disliked Medical Definition aversion noun aver·sion ə-ˈvər-zhən, -shən 1 : a feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it 2 : a tendency to extinguish a behavior or to avoid a thing or situation and especially a usually pleasurable one because it is or has been associated with a noxious stimulus conditioning of food aversions by drug injection aversion noun 1 as in disgust a dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness I simply have this ingrained aversion to the sight of bloodshed Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance disgust distaste hatred repugnance repulsion loathing revulsion nausea horror disapproval antipathy abhorrence hate dislike displeasure disliking disinclination allergy averseness abomination execration disfavor Antonyms & Near Antonyms preference use propensity love taste liking appetite fondness favor predilection fancy penchant bent partiality relish like shine See More 2 as in disliking a strong feeling of not liking or approving couldn't overcome her aversion to her brother-in-law and pointedly avoided his company Synonyms & Similar Words disliking dislike distaste hatred disinclination allergy averseness repugnance disgust disapproval revulsion loathing repulsion antipathy abhorrence disrelish disfavor hate detestation mislike nausea displeasure dissatisfaction abomination down jaundice deprecation execration Antonyms & Near Antonyms use preference fondness liking partiality appetite taste favor relish attachment affection devotion love like passion predilection shine tendency propensity penchant devotedness bent leaning See More 3 as in phobia something or someone that is hated clichés should be the pet aversion of every good writer Synonyms & Similar Words phobia antipathy abhorrence detestation enemy hate abomination adversary anathema bête noire execration dread bugbear annoyance nuisance hang-up bugaboo horror grievance bogy bogey peeve bogie hassle Antonyms & Near Antonyms love beloved preference pleasure dear joy honey enjoyment darling delight favorite sweetheart felicity treasure like See More
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aversion

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