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loath
[ lohth, lohth ]
adjective
- unwilling; reluctant; disinclined; averse:
to be loath to admit a mistake.
Antonyms:
loath
/ ±ôəʊθ /
adjective
- usually foll by to reluctant or unwilling
- nothing loathwilling
Derived Forms
- ˈ±ô´Ç²¹³Ù³ó²Ô±ð²õ²õ, noun
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ±ô´Ç²¹³Ù³ón±ð²õ²õ noun
- ´Çv±ð°ù·±ô´Ç²¹³Ù³ó adjective
- ³Ü²Ô·±ô´Ç²¹³Ù³ó adjective
- ³Ü²Ô·±ô´Ç²¹³Ù³óly adverb
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of loath1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of loath1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Like so many writers, Arkush was loath to let numbers get in the way of a good yarn, beginning with ranking McDermott at No. 100.
The Rams are loath to invest in high-priced players at inside linebacker.
Economists say it’s difficult for companies to quickly change suppliers, and some may be loath to upend their supply chains given the ever-changing nature of Trump’s trade policies.
He will be a familiar presence in the training room, and might even agree to take an occasional off day early in the campaign — something he has been loath to do during his 15-year career.
Certainly not Lynch, who was loath to explain the meaning behind his often abstract films, preferring that his audience arrive at its own conclusions.
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Loath Vs. Loathe
What’s the difference between loath and loathe?
Loath is an adjective that means unwilling, reluctant, or disinclined, as in They are loath to get involved in such a messy situation. Loathe is a verb that means to hate or feel extreme disgust toward, as in I loathe the way he treats his dog or My kids loathe broccoli. Â
Loathe always rhymes with the verb clothe. Loath can be pronounced this way, but it can also rhyme with both.
Loath is only ever used as an adjective, and loathe is only ever used as a verb. Both words are generally negative, but loathe is much more negative. Loathe is also the more common of the two words.
The word loathsome is an adjective form of the verb loathe that means causing feelings of loathing—disgusting or revolting. You would describe someone you loathe as loathsome.
Loath is usually followed by the word to and a verb, as in I’m loath to drive that far.
To remember that the verb loathe ends with an e, remember that it means the same thing as hate, which also ends with an e.
Here’s an example of loath and loathe used correctly in a sentence.
Example: I’m loath to think about how much he must loathe me.
Want to learn more? Read the full breakdown of the difference between loath and loathe.
Quiz yourself on loath vs. loathe!
Should loath or loathe be used in the following sentence?
He was _____ to be so blunt, but he felt it was necessary.
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