Averse — Defs

01 a. Turned away or backward.

1.
Turned away or backward.[Obs.]
“The tracks averse a lying notice gave, And led the searcher backward from the cave.” — Dryden.
2.
Having a repugnance or opposition of mind; disliking; disinclined; unwilling; reluctant.
“Averse alike to flatter, or offend.” — Pope.

“Men who were averse to the life of camps.” — Macaulay.

“Pass by securely as men averse from war.” — Micah ii. 8.

Syn. Averse, Reluctant, Adverse.

Averse expresses an habitual, though not of necessity a very strong, dislike; as, averse to active pursuits; averse to study. Reluctant, a term of the of the will, implies an internal struggle as to making some sacrifice of interest or feeling; as, reluctant to yield; reluctant to make the necessary arrangements; a reluctant will or consent. Adverse denotes active opposition or hostility; as, adverse interests; adverse feelings, plans, or movements; the adverse party.

02 v. t. & i. To turn away.

1.
To turn away.[Obs.]