aversive
IPA: ʌvˈɝsʌv
noun
- (grammar) A grammatical case indicating that something is avoided or feared; the evitative case.
- (psychology) An unpleasant stimulus intended to induce a change in behaviour.
adjective
- Tending to repel; causing avoidance.
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Examples of "aversive" in Sentences
- The loud, aversive sound of the alarm clock jolted me awake each morning
- Some people find the taste of grapefruit to be quite aversive due to its bitterness
- The teacher used aversive conditioning to discourage disruptive behavior in the classroom
- The aversive smell of rotten eggs made me gag as I walked past the dumpster
- The aversive side effects of the medication outweighed its potential benefits for many patients
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