loth

/ ləʊθ /

adjective

1. a variant spelling of loath

Derived Forms

• ˈlothness, noun

Example Sentences

The Vatican has been loth to call out Russia by name, for fear of antagonizing the Russian Orthodox Church, a key focus of Francis’ ecumenical efforts.

From Seattle Times

I’m loth to judge something without having seen it a few times, but I’m not sure what a race that’s a less good version of the real thing adds.

From The Guardian

Matthias was loth to hang about while a creature was lying injured within his sight, but he had to heed his friend’s advice.

From Literature

The vast majority of Zionist and pro-Israel groups – even, or perhaps especially, the self-defined liberal ones – will be loth to confront their contradictions, or surrender their talking points, now.

From The Guardian

Austen informs us that Emma "was not loth to be first."

From Salon