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LOATH

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• LOATH (adjective)
The adjective LOATH has 2 senses:

1. unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
2. (usually followed by 'to') strongly opposed

Familiarity information: LOATH used as an adjective is rare.

• LOATH (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

Synonyms:

loath; loth; reluctant

Context examples:

a reluctant smile / loath to admit a mistake / unwilling to face facts

Similar:

unwilling (not disposed or inclined toward)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

(usually followed by 'to') strongly opposed

Synonyms:

antipathetic; antipathetical; averse; indisposed; loath; loth

Context examples:

antipathetic to new ideas / averse to taking risks / loath to go on such short notice / clearly indisposed to grant their request

Similar:

disinclined (unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval)

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