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

Synonyms for loath

• reluctant
• averse
• disinclined
• unwilling
• hesitant

Antonyms for loath

• willing
• eager
• enthusiastic

Phrases with loath

• be loath to do something

  be unwilling or reluctant to do something

  Example

  I am loath to ask for help.

• loath to part

  unwilling to separate or leave

  Example

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

• loath to admit

  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.'