loath
/louθ/ Cách viết khác : (loth) /louθ/
Definition
- 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 somethingfeel 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.
Adjective
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(usually followed by `to') strongly opposed
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antipathetic to new ideas
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averse to taking risks
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loath to go on such short notice
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clearly indisposed to grant their request
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unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
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a reluctant smile
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loath to admit a mistake
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