loath
or loth
adjective
Origin of loath
Synonyms for loath
Antonyms for loath
Related Words for loath
unwilling, afraid, hesitant, reluctant, counter, disinclined, indisposed, opposed, remiss, resistingExamples from the Web for loath
Contemporary Examples of loath
These officials, however, are loath to talk about him on the record.
Washington, in particular, has been loath to do anything that might escalate.
Perhaps they're loath to identify themselves with a worldview that leaves so little room for nuance.
Was the studio just loath to finance a $200 million R-rated film?
Guillermo Del Toro on ‘Cabinet of Curiosities,’ Collaborating with Kanye West, and MoreMarlow Stern
November 8, 2013
The city was often loath to change companies, in part because it feared the disruption that canceling their routes might cause.
Historical Examples of loath
He was worried and apprehensive, yet the camp lured his mate and she was loath to depart.
White FangJack London
Joshua turned and took another step; but Gorman was loath to let him go.
The Big TomorrowPaul Lohrman
He was only enjoying an interview—a vengeance—he was loath to terminate.
The Big TomorrowPaul Lohrman
I was loath to leave this historical tin box, but time pressed.
He would be loath to die until he had taught her to regret him.
Mistress WildingRafael Sabatini