Adverse vs averse?

[AshGirl]

This is driving me slightly potty. Am I right that the phrase is 'I am not averse to' eg using the naughty step? Or is it 'Am I not adverse ...'?

I have seen the latter quite a bit on MN and now I am doubting myself.

Can a pedant help me please?

[villainousbroodmare]

You're right.

[mawof3soontobe]

It's averse. Adverse means to prevent a good outcome from something e.g. The child's behaviour is having an adverse effect on their learning. Averse means against or in opposition of, so using it in the context you explain is correct

[TrixieFranklin]

I believe you would you adverse if you were talking about a 'thing' like the weather being adverse.
Averse is used when talking about people and their feelings towards something.

Happy to be told I'm wrong though!

[AshGirl]

Thanks so much! I was pretty sure I was right, though I understand why people are using the word 'adverse' in that context.

[DramaAlpaca]

You are definitely right.

[Notcopingwellhere]

I came on to post about this! I keep seeing and hearing “risk adverse” everywhere! Drives me mad.