Word
loath
Meanings
unwilling or reluctant to do something
Definition
Loath means unwilling or reluctant to do something.
Loath describes a strong reluctance to do something. It is often used in formal writing to show that someone really does not want to act in a certain way. It is commonly followed by “to” plus a verb, as in “loath to admit.”
Examples
- I was loath to ask for help again.
- She is loath to admit she was wrong.
- They were loath to leave the party early.
- He felt loath to make a promise he couldn’t keep.
More adjectives
- agnostic Agnostic describes someone who believes it is not possible to know for sure whether a god exists.
- pragmatic Pragmatic means focused on practical results rather than theory or ideals.
- ubiquitous Present everywhere or in many places at the same time.
- cynical Cynical describes believing that people are mainly motivated by self-interest and not sincere.
- apathetic Apathetic means showing little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.