aversely
In opposing fashion
Aversely means with reluctance, unwillingness, or opposition—the adverb form of averse.
Someone who responds aversely to an idea resists or dislikes it: She reacted aversely to the suggestion that she take a pay cut.
The word is uncommon; most speakers prefer phrases like "with reluctance" or "unfavorably."
Expressing negative judgment
- disdainfullyWith arrogant dismissal
- contemptuouslyWith scorn or derision
- disgustedlyWith strong repulsion
- repugnantlyIn revolting fashion
loathingly · scornfully · deprecatingly · disparagingly · unfavorably · critically · negatively · dismissively
With uncertain manner
- unwillinglyWithout wanting to
- reluctantlyWith obvious unwillingness
- grudginglyWith reluctant compliance
- unenthusiasticallyWithout eagerness or interest
halfheartedly · tepidly · tentatively · apprehensively · warily · cautiously · doubtfully · uncertainly
In an opposing manner
- resistantlyIn an opposing manner
- defiantlyIn open resistance
- contrarilyIn obstinate opposition
- adversariallyIn a confrontational manner
hostilely · combatively · contentiously · uncooperatively · obstructively · counteractively · rebelliously · recalcitrantly
disapprovingly
Expressing negative judgment
- disdainfullyWith arrogant dismissal
- contemptuouslyWith scorn or derision
- disgustedlyWith strong repulsion
repugnantly · loathingly · scornfully · deprecatingly · disparagingly · unfavorably · critically · negatively · dismissively · derisively
hesitantly
With uncertain manner
- unwillinglyWithout wanting to
- reluctantlyWith obvious unwillingness
- grudginglyWith reluctant compliance
unenthusiastically · halfheartedly · tepidly · tentatively · apprehensively · warily · cautiously · doubtfully · uncertainly · uneasily
antagonistically
In an opposing manner
- resistantlyIn an opposing manner
- defiantlyIn open resistance
- contrarilyIn obstinate opposition
adversarially · hostilely · combatively · contentiously · uncooperatively · obstructively · counteractively · rebelliously · recalcitrantly · obstinately