This page will make sure you never confuse adverse and averse again! Read the definitions, check out our example sentences, and be sure to follow the twitter feed to see how the internet is using these words in a sentence.
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Definition
Adverse
Contrary to one's interests or welfare
Examples
He had an adverse reaction to the medication.
Averse
Strongly opposed (usually followed by 'to')
Examples
He is averse to taking risks.
Live Twitter Feeds
What's the internet saying about adverse/averse?
@chantal_devo: @jeremypiven @ssccchef SO glad you used "averse" instead of "adverse" like my moronic date did last nite...just to stay on track LOL
@jimc123: People are not risk-adverse; they are ambiguity-adverse... http://t.co/ItQg4usjFW People are not risk-averse, they’re ambiguity-avers...