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Another word for loath

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• adjective (Context 1)

Reluctant or unwilling to do something contrary to one's habits, preferences, or principles (used predicatively and usually followed by an infinitive).

Usage Example

"She was reluctant to admit that her initial calculation had been incorrect."

Strongest
reluctant
unwilling
averse
disinclined
Strong
hesitant
indisposed
chary
Weak
backward

Opposites of loath

The opposite of loath shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

willing
eager
keen
inclined
ready
disposed
anxious
enthusiastic
See all opposites of loath

• Nearby Words

loaner
loansharking
loanword
loath
loathe
loather
loathing

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Loath. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/loath
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