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Meaning of loath
loath (s)
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
(usually followed by `to') strongly opposed
loath (a.)
Hateful; odious; disliked.
Filled with disgust or aversion; averse; unwilling; reluctant; as, loath to part.
loath Sentence Examples
- I'm loath to admit it, but I was completely wrong.
- She was loath to ask for help, even when she desperately needed it.
- The politician was loath to take a stance on the controversial issue, fearing backlash from his constituents.
- I am loath to break my promise, but I have no choice.
- The child was loath to go to school, preferring to stay home and play.
- We were loath to leave our comfortable home, but it was time to move on.
- The doctor was loath to perform the surgery, as it was highly risky.
- The jury was loath to convict the defendant, despite the overwhelming evidence against her.
- The team was loath to lose, but they knew they had given their all.
- I am loath to spend money on unnecessary expenses, but I have to admit that a new car would be nice.
FAQs About the word loath
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom, (usually followed by `to') strongly opposedHateful; odious; disliked., Filled with disgust or aversion; a
hesitant,reluctant, reticent, disinclined,unwilling, averse,cagey, wobbly, timid, faltering
enthusiastic, happy, eager, inclined, happy, ready, keen, eager, ready, willing
I'm loath to admit it, but I was completely wrong.
She was loath to ask for help, even when she desperately needed it.
The politician was loath to take a stance on the controversial issue, fearing backlash from his constituents.
I am loath to break my promise, but I have no choice.
