averse to

Example Sentences

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Choi isn’t averse to shtick, if the result is an explosion of audience laughter.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

“This generation isn’t averse to talking to people, but how you do it is very different,” Seth said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 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

“There will be some buyers that are just averse to purchasing a property where a death has occurred,” Earley noted.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 19, 2026

Dunnan said yes, he would; and Shultz then said, “Do you recall being asked whether or not you were averse to capital punishment?”

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote