averse
日本語WordNet
(usually followed by `to') strongly opposed; "antipathetic to new ideas"; "averse to taking risks"; "loath to go on such short notice"; "clearly indisposed to grant their request"
AIによる解説
Averse means having a strong dislike or opposition to something, typically used with 'to.' 'Risk-averse,' 'change-averse' are common compounds. Different from 'adverse' (unfavorable conditions). 'Not averse to' is a diplomatic way to express willingness or openness.
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The anesthesiologist recommended administering the anesthetic agent via inhalation rather than injection, inasmuch as the patient harbored an aversion to needles.
患者が針に嫌悪感を抱いていたため、麻酔科医は注射ではなく吸入による麻酔薬の投与を推奨した。
She is averse to taking unnecessary risks with investments.
彼女は投資で不必要なリスクを取ることを嫌う。
Pronunciation data from ipa-dict (MIT License) based on cmudict-ipa by @lingz