loath

adjective
UK: /ləʊθ/
US: /loʊθ/

  1. Unwilling or reluctant to do something; feeling strong aversion or dislike.

    1. I am loath to go.
    2. She was loath to admit her mistake, fearing criticism from her peers.

Synonyms

disinclined reluctant hesitant unwilling averse
loath noun

  1. Intense dislike or disgust.

    1. I feel loath for him.
    2. The very idea fills me with loath, I can't stand it.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "loath" is /ləʊθ/ in British English and /loʊθ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "loath": disinclined, reluctant, hesitant, unwilling, averse.

Example usage of "loath": "I am loath to go.". More examples on the page.