Word
averted
Phoneticsavert·ed
US/əˈvɝtɪd/
UK/ɐvˈɜːtɪd/
Definition
adj. turned away or moved to the side to avoid something. You use this most often to describe eyes or a face that looks away because of shyness or fear.
adj. turned away or aside, particularly in reference to one's gaze or face. Often used predicatively after linking verbs or attributively to describe a physical reaction to shame or discomfort.
Examples
“She kept her eyes averted during the difficult conversation.”
“With an averted face, the witness refused to look at the defendant while giving her testimony.”
“The diplomat's averted gaze suggested a profound reluctance to engage with the controversial proposal being presented by the opposing delegation.”
Examples
simple
“She kept her eyes averted during the difficult conversation.”
contextual
“With an averted face, the witness refused to look at the defendant while giving her testimony.”
complex
“The diplomat's averted gaze suggested a profound reluctance to engage with the controversial proposal being presented by the opposing delegation.”
Usage
Commonly used to describe eyes, gaze, or face; often follows the verb 'keep' or 'remain'.
Real-World Examples
“The greatest number of deaths averted was concentrated in Florida and the Southwest and Gulf Coast regions.” Scan code
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