noun
- the state or quality of being reluctant or unwilling
Usage: archaic or rare
Examples
- His loathness to speak in public was evident to everyone.
- She showed great loathness to accept the difficult assignment.
- The student’s loathness to participate in group activities concerned the teacher.
- Despite his loathness, he eventually agreed to help with the project.
- Her loathness to trust strangers had developed over many years.