averse

adjective/əˈvɜːs/CEFR C1

বিমুখ, অনিচ্ছুক

Meaning

Strongly disliking or opposed to something.

Example sentences

He is averse to risk.তিনি ঝুঁকি নিতে বিমুখ।
She is not averse to a long walk.লম্বা হাঁটায় তার আপত্তি নেই।

A common mistake

He is adverse to risk.→He is averse to risk.

Averse describes a person's dislike; adverse describes bad conditions, as in adverse weather.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: reluctant

Similar words, and what each means

reluctant
অনিচ্ছুক বা দ্বিধাগ্রস্ত, অনিচ্ছুক
Unwilling and hesitant to do something.

Other English words for “বিমুখ, অনিচ্ছুক”

unwilling
Not wanting to do something.
reluctant
Unwilling and hesitant to do something.
half-hearted
Done without real effort or enthusiasm.

Where this word is used

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“averse” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?
- • ছায়াযুক্ত, ছায়াময়
- • বিমুখ, অনিচ্ছুক
- • নজিরবিহীন
- • পাললিক (শিলা)
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বিমুখ, অনিচ্ছুক — averse (adjective) — বিমুখ, অনিচ্ছুক. Strongly disliking or opposed to something.
Which word is closest in meaning to “averse”?
- • canny
- • disfigured
- • astounded
- • reluctant
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reluctant — reluctant — অনিচ্ছুক বা দ্বিধাগ্রস্ত, অনিচ্ছুক. Unwilling and hesitant to do something.

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