Loath Definition & Meaning
loath
- adjective
- unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom; "a reluctant smile"; "loath to admit a mistake"
- (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"
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- What does loath mean?
- unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom; "a reluctant smile"; "loath to admit a mistake" (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"
- What part of speech is loath?
- Loath is an adjective.
- How many definitions does loath have?
- Loath has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).