adjective
- unwilling or reluctant to do something
Usage: often followed by ‘to’ + infinitive
Examples
- She was loath to admit her mistake.
- The company is loath to change its successful formula.
- He seemed loath to leave the party early.
- I’m loath to criticize her work without seeing it first.
- The senator was loath to take a position on the controversial issue.
- They were loath to spend money on unnecessary repairs.