Definitions
- Describing a strong feeling of dislike or aversion towards something. - Referring to a reluctance to do something due to personal beliefs or values. - Talking about a feeling of disgust or repulsion towards a particular action or situation.
- Referring to a hesitation or unwillingness to do something. - Describing a lack of enthusiasm or eagerness towards a particular task or activity. - Talking about a feeling of resistance or opposition towards a particular idea or proposal.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a feeling of hesitation or unwillingness.
- 2Both words can be used to express a lack of enthusiasm or eagerness.
- 3Both words convey a sense of resistance or opposition towards something.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Loath is a stronger feeling of dislike or aversion than reluctant.
- 2Cause: Loath is often caused by personal beliefs or values, while reluctant can be caused by various factors such as fear, uncertainty, or lack of interest.
- 3Usage: Loath is more commonly used in formal writing or speech, while reluctant is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
- 4Connotation: Loath has a negative connotation, while reluctant can have a neutral or slightly negative connotation depending on the context.
- 5Verb form: Loath is an adjective, while reluctant can be used as both an adjective and a verb.
Remember this!
Loath and reluctant are synonyms that describe a feeling of hesitation or unwillingness towards something. However, loath is a stronger feeling of dislike or aversion that is often caused by personal beliefs or values, while reluctant can be caused by various factors and has a more neutral connotation. Additionally, loath is more formal and is used as an adjective, while reluctant is more versatile and can be used as both an adjective and a verb.
