Associations to the word «Loath»
Noun
Adjective
Verb
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
It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more
value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an
idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words,
but a great deal in a few.