Loath (Adjective)
Meaning 1
(usually followed by `to') strongly opposed; "antipathetic to new ideas"; "averse to taking risks"; "loath to go on such short notice"; "clearly indisposed to grant their request".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The employees were loath to accept the new management's demands without a fight.
- She was loath to spend any more money on frivolous purchases after maxing out her credit card.
- He was loath to discuss his personal problems with anyone outside his immediate family.
- Scientists are often loath to make bold predictions about unproven theories or research.
- No one was loath to take a vacation after the grueling project had been completed on time.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom; "a reluctant smile"; "loath to admit a mistake".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She was loath to give up her Saturday mornings to attend the early bird meetings.
- He was loath to admit that he had been wrong about the investment.
- The company was loath to lay off employees, despite the financial struggles.
- The chef was loath to change the recipe that had been passed down through generations.
- The artist was loath to sell her paintings to a commercial gallery.