color-averse
|col-or-a-verse|
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/ˈkʌlər əˌvɜrs/
🇬🇧
/ˈkʌlə əˌvɜːs/
dislike of colors
Etymology
Etymology Information
'color-averse' originates from the combination of 'color' and the suffix '-averse', where 'averse' means 'having a strong dislike or opposition to something'.
Historical Evolution
'averse' comes from the Latin word 'aversus', meaning 'turned away'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'averse' meant 'turned away', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a strong dislike'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a strong dislike or aversion to colors, especially bright or vibrant ones.
She is color-averse and prefers neutral tones in her wardrobe.
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Last updated: 2025/05/09 14:29