Associations to the word «Loath»

Wiktionary

LOATH, adjective. Unwilling, reluctant; averse, disinclined
LOATH, adjective. (obsolete) hostile, angry, loathsome, unpleasant

Dictionary definition

LOATH, adjective. Unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom; "a reluctant smile"; "loath to admit a mistake".
LOATH, adjective. (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".

Wise words

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn