loath

[ləʊθ]

loath Definition

unwilling or reluctant to do something.

Using loath: Examples

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

  • Example

    I am loath to admit it, but he was right.

  • Example

    She was loath to leave her children behind.

  • Example

    He was loath to ask for help.

  • Example

    They were loath to accept the offer.

loath Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with loath

  • be unwilling or reluctant to do something

    Example

    I am loath to ask for help.

  • unwilling to separate or leave

    Example

    The couple was loath to part after spending a wonderful evening together.

  • unwilling to confess or acknowledge something

    Example

    He was loath to admit that he had made a mistake.

Origins of loath

from Old English 'lāth', meaning 'hostile, hateful'

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Summary: loath in Brief

'Loath' [ləʊθ] is an adjective that describes being unwilling or reluctant to do something. It is often used in phrases like 'be loath to do something,' 'loath to part,' and 'loath to admit.' Synonyms include 'reluctant,' 'averse,' and 'disinclined.' Antonyms include 'willing,' 'eager,' and 'enthusiastic.'