1. unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom - a reluctant smile - loath to admit a mistake • Syn: loth, reluctant • Similar to: unwilling • Derivationally related forms: reluctance (for: reluctant) 2.(usually followed by 'to') strongly opposed - antipathetic to new ideas - averse to taking risks - loath to go on such short notice - clearly indisposed to grant their request • Syn: antipathetic, antipathetical, averse, indisposed, loth • Similar to: disinclined • Derivationally related forms: antipathy (for: antipathetic)
