loath

/louθ/ Cách viết khác : (loth) /louθ/
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loath

She was loath to leave the cozy library on a rainy afternoon.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Reluctant, unwilling: Feeling strong dislike or aversion to something; being hesitant or disinclined to do something.
    • Averse: Having a feeling of repugnance or distaste.
Usage
  • The adjective loath is used to describe a person's strong feeling of unwillingness or reluctance to do something. It is almost always followed by the infinitive "to" (e.g., ). It describes an internal feeling of resistance or distaste.
  • Common Patterns:
    • be loath to do something
    • feel loath to do something
Examples
  • Adjective:
    • She was loath to admit she had made a mistake.
    • He is loath to spend money on unnecessary things.
    • They were loath to leave the comfort of their home.
Advanced Usage
  • "Nothing loath": An idiomatic phrase meaning "quite willing" or "perfectly ready." It is the opposite of the standard meaning.
    • When offered a second helping, he was nothing loath and accepted gladly.
Variants and Related Words
  • Loth: An alternative, less common spelling of "loath."
  • Loathness (noun, archaic): The state of being loath; reluctance.
  • Loathly (adverb/adjective, archaic): In a reluctant or unwilling manner; also meaning repulsive.
Synonyms
  • Reluctant: Hesitating before doing something.
  • Averse: Having a strong dislike or opposition.
  • Disinclined: Unwilling or not inclined.
  • Hesitant: Tentative or unsure.
Antonyms
  • Willing: Ready, eager, or prepared to do something.
  • Eager: Very keen or enthusiastic.
  • Inclined: Having a tendency or willingness.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • Nothing loath: As mentioned in Advanced Usage, this phrase means being very willing, not reluctant at all. It is a fixed expression.
    • She was asked to lead the project and was nothing loath to take on the challenge.
loath

She was loath to leave the cozy library on a rainy afternoon.

Adjective
  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
  2. unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
    • a reluctant smile
    • loath to admit a mistake

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