aversion
gb/əvˈɚʒən/ us/əvˈɚʒən/
B2
Inglês
~ 7500
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
formal
B2
state
1
strong dislike or distaste
A very strong feeling that you do not like something and want to stay away from it.
Padrão de uso:
have an aversion to [something]
Erro comum:
Learners often confuse "aversion" with the adjective "averse". Use "aversion" as a noun ("have an aversion to noise"), and "averse" as an adjective ("I am averse to noise"). Another common mistake is using the wrong preposition; the natural pattern is "aversion to", not "aversion for" or "aversion of".
Sinônimos
dislike (More general and less intense; can be mild, while aversion suggests a stronger feeling.)
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distaste (Often suggests that something is unpleasant or offensive in a refined or moral way.)
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antipathy (Formal; stresses a deep-seated, often long-term feeling against someone or something.)
Antônimos
liking (General positive feeling toward something, the opposite of a strong dislike.)
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fondness (A warm, gentle liking, contrasting with the strong negative feeling of aversion.)
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attraction (Being drawn toward something instead of wanting to avoid it.)
Colocações
have an aversion to
|strong aversion
|deep aversion
|develop an aversion
|lifelong aversion
|aversion to [something]
Temas
emotions
|psychology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- She has a strong aversion to crowds and noisy places.
- His aversion to flying is so intense that he always travels by train.
- I developed an aversion to seafood after getting sick on bad shrimp.
- Their cultural aversion to debt makes them very careful with money.
- The child showed a clear aversion to taking the medicine.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I have an aversion to spicy food.
- He has an aversion to dogs after being bitten.
- She developed an aversion to milk when she was a child.
- My brother has an aversion to talking on the phone.
- Many people have an aversion to going to the dentist.
Substantivo
formal
C1
entity
2
thing or person strongly disliked
A person, thing, or activity that someone really does not like.
Padrão de uso:
[something] is [someone]'s aversion
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use "aversion" only for feelings and not for the thing itself. In this sense, you can say "X is my aversion" to mean that X is something you especially dislike.
Sinônimos
pet hate (Informal, especially British English; a favorite thing to complain about or dislike.)
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bugbear (Something that regularly annoys or worries someone; may be less about disgust and more about irritation.)
Antônimos
favorite (A person or thing someone especially likes, opposite of a thing they especially dislike.)
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preference (Something someone likes or chooses more than others, contrasting with a special dislike.)
Colocações
pet aversion
|his chief aversion
|my particular aversion
|her main aversion
|lifelong aversion
Temas
emotions
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Office small talk is his particular aversion.
- For many children, homework is their chief aversion.
- Brussels sprouts have always been my pet aversion.
- Early morning meetings are her main aversion.
- Public speaking is a common aversion among students.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Public speaking is my main aversion.
- For my sister, spicy food is a real aversion.
- Cleaning the bathroom is my pet aversion.
- For him, shopping is a true aversion.
- Long phone calls are my particular aversion.
Substantivo
technical
C1
property
3
tendency to avoid something
A general habit or preference to stay away from a certain kind of situation, such as risk or loss.
Padrão de uso:
[type] aversion
Erro comum:
Learners may treat this only as an emotion. In technical or business contexts, "aversion" often describes a stable preference or decision pattern (as in "risk aversion"), not just a passing feeling.
Sinônimos
reluctance (A general unwillingness; less technical and may be weaker than a systematic aversion.)
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avoidance (Focuses on the behavior of staying away, while aversion implies an underlying stable preference or dislike.)
Antônimos
willingness (Readiness to do or accept something, the opposite of a tendency to avoid it.)
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appetite (In phrases like "risk appetite", it means a desire or acceptance of risk, opposite of risk aversion.)
Colocações
risk aversion
|loss aversion
|aversion to risk
|ambiguity aversion
|status quo aversion
|strong aversion to change
Temas
business
|economics
|psychology
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Investors with high risk aversion prefer government bonds to stocks.
- The companys strong aversion to change slowed down innovation.
- Loss aversion helps explain why people hold on to losing investments too long.
- Cultural aversion to debt can influence national saving rates.
- Her aversion to conflict made it hard for her to manage the team effectively.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Their risk aversion makes them choose safe investments.
- The team has an aversion to change.
- Loss aversion means people hate losing money more than they like winning it.
- His aversion to conflict stops him from saying no.
- Risk aversion is common after a big financial crisis.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
aversion
AFI
GB/əvˈɚʒən/
US/əvˈɚʒən/
Sílabas e tonicidade
aver - sion (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sion)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: aversion
- Plural: aversion, aversions
Família de palavras
Expressões
aversion therapy
1/əvˈɚʒən θˈɛɹəpi/
fixed phrase
technical
therapy using unpleasant stimuli
A type of treatment where an unpleasant thing, like a bad smell or mild shock, is used together with an unwanted behavior to make a person stop that behavior.
Exemplos
- Aversion therapy has been used to treat some addictions, though it is controversial.
- Modern clinics rarely use aversion therapy because of ethical concerns.
food aversion
1/fˈud əvˈɚʒən/
fixed phrase
strong dislike of certain foods
A strong feeling of dislike for a certain food, often so strong that a person refuses to eat it.
Exemplos
- Many pregnant women experience sudden food aversions.
- His childhood illness led to a long-lasting food aversion to eggs.
have an aversion to
1/hˈæv ən əvˈɚʒən tə/
fixed phrase
formal
strongly dislike and avoid something
To strongly dislike something and usually try to stay away from it.
Exemplos
- I have an aversion to dairy products after years of stomach problems.
- She has an aversion to conflict and always tries to keep the peace.
- Many people have an aversion to speaking in public.
risk aversion
1/ɹˈɪsk əvˈɚʒən/
fixed phrase
technical
preference for low risk options
A habit or preference of choosing safe options and avoiding risky choices, especially with money.
Exemplos
- After the crash, investors risk aversion increased sharply.
- The managers risk aversion kept the company from making bold moves.