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loth

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loth  (lth, l)
adj.
Variant of loath.
loth [ləʊθ]
adj
a variant spelling of loath
lothness  n
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Adj.1.loth - unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom; "a reluctant smile"; "loath to admit a mistake"
loath, reluctant
unwilling - not disposed or inclined toward; "an unwilling assistant"; "unwilling to face facts"
2.loth - (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"
antipathetic, antipathetical, averse, indisposed, loath
disinclined - unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval; "disinclined to say anything to anybody"
loth see loath


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The dashing young frigate captain, the man who in middle age was nothing loth to give chase single-handed in his seventy-four to a whole fleet, the man of enterprise and consummate judgment, the old Admiral of the Fleet, the good and trusted servant of his country under two kings and a queen, had felt correctly Nelson's influence, and expressed himself with precision out of the fulness of his seaman's heart.
The Mirror of the Sea by Conrad, Joseph View in context
He lashed the horses on and they flew forward nothing loth into the open country, leaving the high citadel of Pylos behind them.
The Odyssey by Homer View in context
I bowed and returned the pledge; beginning to perceive that it would be foolish to sit sulking for the misbehaviour of a pack of curs; besides, I felt loth to yield the fellow further amusement at my expense; since his humour took that turn.
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