What is another word for Averseness?

Pronunciation: [ɐvˈɜːsnəs] (IPA)

Averseness is the state of being actively opposed to or disliking something. Synonyms for averseness can include antipathy, reluctance, disinclination, avoidance, hatred, repulsion, detestation, animosity, loathing, abhorrence, and hostility. These words describe a strong feeling of opposition that can manifest in various forms. Antipathy refers to a deep-seated dislike, while reluctance suggests hesitance or unwillingness. Disinclination implies a lack of interest or willingness, and avoidance suggests actively staying away from something. Hatred and repulsion are intense negative emotions, while detestation and animosity suggest a deep and active dislike. Loathing and abhorrence convey a sense of disgust and aversion, while hostility implies aggression or opposition.

What are the hypernyms for Averseness?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Averseness

I do not think, Sir, that the reason of this Averseness in the dissenting churches from all that looks like absolute government is so much to be sought in their religious tenets, as in their history.
"Burke's Speech on Conciliation with America"
Edmund Burke
The House have been mighty hot to-day against the Paper Bill, showing all manner of Averseness to give the King money; which these courtiers do take mighty notice of, and look upon the others as bad rebells as ever the last were.
"Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete Transcribed From The Shorthand Manuscript In The Pepysian Library Magdalene College Cambridge By The Rev. Mynors Bright"
Samuel Pepys Commentator: Lord Braybrooke
If any secondary motive mixed with this, it arose from the Averseness she felt, of which she was not herself above half conscious, that any one should hear advice given by Mr. Cartwright, who might think themselves at liberty to question it; but, with all this, she never dreamed of the pain she was giving to Charles's heart.
"The Vicar of Wrexhill"
Mrs [Frances] Trollope

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