Averse to work is a term used to describe someone who is not willing to put in effort or take on tasks. This can be seen in the crossword solutions of LAZY (4 letters), HATING (6 letters) and INDOLENT (8 letters). All three words imply a lack of enthusiasm for work, with LAZY referring to someone who is unwilling to do anything, hating implying a strong dislike for work, and INDOLENT meaning someone who is habitually inactive.