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loath

The correct spelling is loath.

How to pronounce loath

/ləʊθ/
adjective

IPA: /ləʊθ/

Say it like: Loa-th

The correct spelling is loath. Averse, disinclined; reluctant, unwilling. For example: "I was loath to return to the office without the Henderson file."

Usage Examples

I was loath to return to the office without the Henderson file.

I absolutely loathe this place.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Averse, disinclined; reluctant, unwilling.
  2. 2.Angry, hostile.
  3. 3.Loathsome, unpleasant.

verb

  1. 1.To detest, hate, revile.

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