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averse

[uh-vurs] / əˈvɜrs /


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I’ve long been averse to the world of parenting advice.

From Slate May 10, 2026

A third official said the lack of trust between ministers and the civil service could mean "we all get more risk averse".

From BBC May 6, 2026

At least in the technology sector—which the Berkshire founder has been famously averse to backing—there do appear to be stocks that have been unduly punished by AI and energy worries.

From Barron's Apr. 1, 2026

This suggests that investors are becoming more risk averse, requiring additional compensation to bear volatility risk in equity markets.

From MarketWatch Mar. 26, 2026

My father’s age rendered him extremely averse to delay.

From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley




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