loath (adj.)

  1. unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom; a reluctant smile; loath to admit a mistake

    [ Syn: loth , reluctant ]

  2. (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

    [ Syn: antipathetic , antipathetical , averse , indisposed , loth ]

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