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Adverse Means Correct  The Company Staff Change Averse

Front
correct?

 The company staff are adverse to change.
Back should be averse

(averse means stronly disclined and usually refers to people)

adverse usually means hostile or unfavourable

e.g.

Adverse conditions including rain, snow, ice and fog affect your visibility. 

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