Pronunciation: [ lohth ]
Definition: adjective
unwilling; reluctant; disinclined; averse
Origin: Old English
Etymology: from lāth ‘hostile, spiteful’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch leed, German Leid ‘sorrow’
Usage:
Synonyms:
afraid
hesitant
reluctant
unwilling
Antonyms:
eager
ready
willing
Example: He was loath to admit he made a mistake.