loath

[US]/ləʊθ/
[UK]/loθ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. reluctant; unwilling
Word Forms
Pluralloaths

Phrases & Collocations

deeply loathsome behavior

Example Sentences

I was loath to leave.

be loath for him to go

a deep loathing of war

she loathed him on sight.

she was loath to make a scene in the office.

I am loath to go on such short notice.

He is loath to get out of bed on cold mornings.

The little girl was loath to leave her mother.

They looked upon the creature with a loathing undisguised.

Abhor: To regard with horror or loathing;abominate.

She felt an intense loathing for her boss.

Children are very conservative where food is concerned,they are very loath to try anything out of the ordinary.

The incident has created an atmosphere of fear and loathing among the people.

Baker loathed going to this red-haired young pup for supplies.

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