averseness

noun

Definition of aversenessnext
as in dislike
a strong feeling of not liking or approving our dog's strong averseness to getting a bath

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  1. dislike
  2. hatred
  3. distaste
Noun
  • Prinstein, who was set to testify at the trial on Monday, says that constant notifications about likes and dislikes don't suit the developing pre-teen and teen brain.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
  • But that didn't stop commenters from sharing their dislike of the ad on resurfaced clips.
    — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of dislike
Noun
  • His hatred of the Islamic State group appears genuine, and American cooperation with Damascus against the terrorist network will benefit the Syrians who suffered most under its rule.
    — Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Yet Christ Jesus consistently refused to let fear, hatred, or sin define his view of anyone’s identity.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of hatred
Noun
  • The designers were mostly united in their distaste for what are known on the playa as Sparkle Ponies.
    — Henry Alford, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Evidence isn’t scarce as to why Canadians have a newfound distaste for the White House.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of distaste
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“Averseness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/averseness. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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