loath
Comparative
more loath
Superlative
most loath
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unwilling to do something due to a lack of will, motivation, or consent
- He was loath to take on more work, as he was already overwhelmed.
- Jenna was loath to stay late at work again, as she wanted to get home to her family.
- As an introvert, Tracy was loath to attend large social gatherings that drained her energy.
- She felt loath to confront her colleague about the ongoing issue.
- The company was loath to invest in the new project without a detailed report.