loath | Definition of loath

Synonyms and Antonyms of loath

slow to begin or proceed with a course of action because of doubts or uncertainty

I was loath to accept his claim of having climbed Mount Everest

Synonyms of loath

cagey (also cagy), disinclined, dubious, hesitant, indisposed, reluctant, reticent

Words Related to loath

uneager, unenthusiastic

averse, unwilling

ambivalent, conflicted, doubtful, faltering, halting, indecisive, infirm, irresolute, questioning, skeptical, uncertain, undecided, unsure, vacillating, wobbly (also wabbly)

fainthearted, shy, timid

Near Antonyms of loath

eager, enthusiastic, glad, happy, keen

certain, decided, determined, resolute, sure, unquestioning

Antonyms of loath

disposed, inclined