loath
Example Sentences
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Less price-conscious consumers have already purchased their cars and now he’s seeing more people who’ve held out for years because they are loath to take on higher car payments.
A long-time proponent of independence for his Flemish-speaking region, he would be loath to relinquish the post of prime minister after years of questing for the top job.
From Barron's
I felt it made sense of the world we live in, because I think people are, for the most part, loath to give up on themselves or on their aims.
From Salon
Despite the optics, university officials are loath to credit Harrison’s actions alone for their moves.
From Salon
Leaders in the Arab world also recognize that Netanyahu will face voters soon and will be loath to take moves that could boost his popularity, said Krasna.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
