English adjective: loath | |||
1. | loath unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom | ||
Samples | A reluctant smile. Loath to admit a mistake. | ||
Synonyms | loth, reluctant | ||
Similar | unwilling | ||
Antonyms | willing | ||
2. | loath (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed | ||
Samples | Antipathetic to new ideas. Averse to taking risks. Loath to go on such short notice. Clearly indisposed to grant their request. | ||
Synonyms | antipathetic, antipathetical, averse, indisposed, loth | ||
Similar | disinclined | ||
Antonyms | inclined | ||