Loath ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Loath ( adjective )

1. 1. Unwilling to do something; reluctant.
2. 2. Disinclined to do something; averse.
3. 3. Disgusted or revolted by something.

Origin:

Middle english lothe, from old english lāþ; akin to old high german lāz loathsome.

Examples:

1. 1. He was loath to leave his comfortable life in the city.
2. 2. She was loath to admit her mistake.
3. 3. He was loath to eat the food, it looked unappetizing.
4. 4. She was loath to commit to the idea, as it seemed too risky.
5. 5. He was loath to speak about the incident, as it still made him feel uncomfortable.

(As a verb)

Loath ( verb )

1. 1. Unwilling to do something; reluctant.
2. 2. Disinclined to do something; averse.
3. 3. Disgusted or revolted by something.

Origin:

Middle english lothe, from old english lāþ; akin to old high german lāz loathsome.

Examples:

1. 1. He was loath to leave his comfortable life in the city.
2. 2. She was loath to admit her mistake.
3. 3. He was loath to eat the food, it looked unappetizing.
4. 4. She was loath to commit to the idea, as it seemed too risky.
5. 5. He was loath to speak about the incident, as it still made him feel uncomfortable.