LOATH
Dictionary entry overview: What does loath mean? • 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.
Dictionary entry details
• LOATH (adjective)
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)
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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