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LOATH

(adj.sat, adj., verb)

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There are 6 meanings of the word Loath.

How to pronounce loath:

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Loath - as an adjective satellite

Unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

Example: "A reluctant smile"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
loth7reluctant11

(usually followed by `to') strongly opposed

Example: "Antipathetic to new ideas"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
antipathetic19antipathetical21averse9indisposed14loth7

Loath - as an adjective

Averse, disinclined; reluctant, unwilling.

Example: "I was loath to return to the office without the henderson file."

Angry, hostile.

Loathsome, unpleasant.

Loath - as a verb

To detest, hate, revile.

Example: "I absolutely loathe this place."

Example Sentences

"She was loath to admit that she had made a mistake."
"He was loath to break the news to his parents."
"I am loath to spend money on unnecessary things."
"They were loath to accept help from others."
"She is loath to take risks."
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Word Game Points

Is LOATH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, loath is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LOATH has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is LOATH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, loath is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LOATH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is LOATH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, loath is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LOATH has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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