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[ adjective ] unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

Synonyms

reluctant loth

Examples

"a reluctant smile" "loath to admit a mistake" "unwilling to face facts"

Related terms

unwilling

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[ adjective ] (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed

Examples

"antipathetic to new ideas" "averse to taking risks" "loath to go on such short notice" "clearly indisposed to grant their request"

Related terms

disinclined

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