'averse' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aversus,' where 'a-' meant 'away' and 'vertere' meant 'to turn.'

'aversus' transformed into the French word 'avers,' and eventually became the modern English word 'averse' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'turned away from,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a strong dislike or opposition to something.'