ADJECTIVE | all | loath, loth, reluctant | unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom / custom |
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all | loath, antipathetic, antipathetical, averse, indisposed, loth | (usually followed by 'to') strongly opposed |
Sounds | low'th | |
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Rhymes | both ... undergrowth: 10 rhymes with owth... |
Meaning | unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom / custom. | |
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Example | "loath to admit a mistake" | |
Synonyms | loth, reluctant | |
Broader | unwilling | not disposed or inclined toward |
Spanish | reacio, refractario, renuente | |
Catalan | rebec, refractari, renitent |
Meaning | (usually followed by 'to') strongly opposed. | |
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Example | "loath to go on such short notice" | |
Synonyms | antipathetic, antipathetical, averse, indisposed, loth | |
Broader | disinclined | Unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval |
Spanish | adverso, antipático, contradictorio, contrario, opuesto, reacio | |
Catalan | advers, antipàtic, contradictori, contrari, oposat, reaci |
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