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loth

UK/ləʊt/ US/ˈlɑθ/ uncommon uk

adjective

1.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

  • “a reluctant smile”
  • “loath to admit a mistake”
  • “unwilling to face facts”
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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”

Origin

From German Loth (obsolete), Lot, later also from Dutch lood, both specific usages of the word for ‘lead’. Doublet of lead.

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