definition of
loath

[1] #1 loath s. [loth, reluctant] unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom; "a reluctant smile"; "loath to admit a mistake". wn

[2] #2 loath s. [antipathetic, antipathetical, averse, indisposed, 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". wn