What does “loath” mean?
- 1
adjectiveunwilling to do something
I was loath to leave such a beautiful place.
Loath at a glance
- Part of speech
- adjective
- CEFR level
- C2 (proficient)
- Pronunciation
- /loʊθ/ · LOHTH
How to use “loath” correctly
“Loath” (adjective, unwilling) is different from “loathe” (verb, hate, said with a voiced “th” as in “clothe”). Always used after a verb: “be loath to”.
Common phrases with “loath”
- loath to do sth
- nothing loath
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- reluctant
- unwilling
- averse
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- eager
- willing
“loath” is on these word lists
Learn these words next
- dogged adjectiveC2refusing to give up, even when things are difficult
- earnest adjectiveC2very serious and sincere, sometimes too serious
- impertinent adjectiveC2rude and not showing enough respect, especially to someone older or more important
- languid adjectiveC2slow and relaxed, showing little energy or effort
- lofty adjectiveC2of very high moral standard or ambition, sometimes unrealistically
- pious adjectiveC2deeply religious and careful to follow religious practices
- scrupulous adjectiveC2very careful to do everything correctly and pay attention to details
- staid adjectiveC2serious, old-fashioned and not adventurous