"averseness" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: aversenesses [plural]
Etymology: From averse + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|averse|ness}} averse + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-|+}} averseness (usually uncountable, plural aversenesses)
  1. The quality of being averse; opposition of mind. Tags: uncountable, usually Synonyms: aversion, disinclination, unwillingness

Inflected forms

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