loath

Example Sentences

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They are sometimes loath to try to have their son or daughter committed to an institution because they worry the child will hold this against them.

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

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