Averse

6 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Strongly opposed or deeply reluctant, typically used with the preposition 'to'.

“She was averse to taking unnecessary risks with the company's finances.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

a·verse

Related Words

Synonyms

opposedunfavorable

Antonyms

eager willing keeninclined

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains AV and ends in -ERSE, the -ERSE pattern is shared with verse and terse, making it a reliable pattern to test

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points, the -ERSE ending hooks naturally into longer words like reverse, offering good board extension options

Words Related to Averse

Anagrams of Averse

Words that use exactly the same letters as “averse”.

reaves

Words you can make from Averse

Shorter words formed from the letters in “averse”.

avers easer eaver eaves erase evase raves reave saree saver seave serve sever veers versa verse ares aver aves ears ease eave eras erse

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7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “averse”.

adverse reveals several

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