Aversion: meaning, definitions and examples

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aversion

 

[ əˈvəːʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

A strong feeling of dislike or repugnance towards something or someone.

Synonyms

antipathy, dislike, hatred, repugnance

Examples of usage

  • She has an aversion to spiders.
  • He has an aversion to public speaking.
  • I have an aversion to seafood.
Context #2 | Noun

psychology

A psychological condition in which a person has a strong dislike or fear of a particular thing or situation.

Synonyms

dislike, fear, phobia, repugnance

Examples of usage

  • She developed an aversion to crowded spaces after the accident.
  • He sought therapy to overcome his aversion to heights.

Translations

Translations of the word "aversion" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aversão

🇮🇳 घृणा

🇩🇪 Abneigung

🇮🇩 kebencian

🇺🇦 відраза

🇵🇱 awersja

🇯🇵 嫌悪

🇫🇷 aversion

🇪🇸 aversión

🇹🇷 nefret

🇰🇷 혐오

🇸🇦 نفور

🇨🇿 averze

🇸🇰 averzia

🇨🇳 厌恶

🇸🇮 averzija

🇮🇸 óbeit

🇰🇿 жек көру

🇬🇪 ზიზღი

🇦🇿 nifrət

🇲🇽 aversión

Etymology

The word 'aversion' originated from the Latin word 'aversio', which means 'a turning away from'. It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe a strong feeling of dislike or repugnance. The concept of aversion is commonly studied in psychology, particularly in the context of phobias and behavioral psychology.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,051, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.