averse
adjective
strongly disliking or opposed
“I am not averse to a late night.”
Easily mixed meanings
averse vs adverse
Averse describes a person's reluctance (averse to risk); adverse describes harmful conditions or effects (adverse weather).
adverse
adjective
harmful, unfavourable
“The drug has few adverse effects.”
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What is the difference between averse and adverse?
Averse describes a person's reluctance (averse to risk); adverse describes harmful conditions or effects (adverse weather).
How do I remember averse vs adverse?
Averse connects to aversion (a feeling). Adverse connects to adversity (a hardship).
Are there exceptions?
Averse is followed by "to": "averse to change".
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