loth

[loʊθ]

loth Definition

• 1. unwilling to do something
• 2. reluctant

Using loth: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "loth" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I am loth to leave my comfortable bed in the morning.

• Example

  She was loth to admit her mistake.

• Example

  He was loth to ask for help.

loth Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for loth

• unwilling
• disinclined
• averse
• unenthusiastic

Antonyms for loth

• willing
• eager
• enthusiastic

Phrases with loth

• nothing loth

  willing and eager to do something

  Example

  When I asked if he wanted another slice of cake, he was nothing loth.

• be loth to part

  to be reluctant to leave someone or something

  Example

  After spending a wonderful vacation together, they were both loth to part.

• be loth to do something

  to be unwilling or hesitant to do something

  Example

  She was loth to take on the new project because she didn't feel qualified.

Origins of loth

from Old English 'lāth', meaning 'hateful'

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Summary: loth in Brief

'Loth' [loʊθ] means being unwilling or reluctant to do something. It is often used to describe someone who is hesitant to take action or make a decision. The phrase 'nothing loth' means willing and eager to do something, while 'be loth to part' refers to being reluctant to leave someone or something.