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 | ||