loath

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.

Similar to his predecessor in office, Obama appears loath to fire his White House staff.

He did not tell the name of his friend, who, as if loath to cross the plank, held back for a few more words.

Young Richard, never loath to fortify himself, proved amenable enough to the stiffly laced Canary that his friend set before him.

This warrior, very loath to miss the spectacle of a burning, sullenly glided after the woman.

The Pallas, as though loath to pass the wreck-pack, was curving inward to follow its rim.

Loath though I am to discredit so charming a story, duty compels me to state that it is wholly fictitious.