loath meaning and definition

LOATH adjective

Definition of loath (adjective)

1. unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
   • "a reluctant smile"; "loath to admit a mistake"
   • synonyms: 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"
   • synonyms: antipathetic, antipathetical, averse, indisposed, loth