aversive
/əˈvɜrsɪv/
adjective
- Causing a feeling of strong dislike or avoidance; unpleasant or repulsive.
- The loud alarm was an aversive sound that made everyone cover their ears.
- Some animals learn to avoid aversive experiences, like electric shocks, very quickly.
- The bitter taste of the medicine was aversive, but the child took it anyway.
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