Averseness

noun

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Noun

1
The quality of being averse; opposition of mind. uncountable, usually
"Oh the stubburnnesse of iniquitie, and mans auersenesse from his maker."

Synonyms

antipathy aversion disagreement disinclination disobedience dissent

Example

"Oh the stubburnnesse of iniquitie, and mans auersenesse from his maker."

Etymology

From averse + -ness.

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