Loth: meaning, definitions and examples

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loth

 

[ loสŠฮธ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

reluctant, unwilling

The term 'loth' refers to a state of reluctance or unwillingness. It describes a person's disposition to resist or avoid performing a certain action. This word suggests a strong aversion towards something, indicating that an individual would prefer not to engage in whatever is being considered. It often conveys a moral or emotional struggle regarding the decision at hand.

Synonyms

averse, disinclined, unwilling.

Examples of usage

  • She was loth to admit her mistake.
  • He felt loth to leave his friends behind.
  • The committee was loth to make a final decision.

Translations

Translations of the word "loth" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น loth

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‰เคฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช loth

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ loth

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปัƒะบะฐะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ loth

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒญใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท loth

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ loth

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท loth

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋กœ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูˆุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ loth

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ loth

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆด›ๆ–ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ loth

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ loth

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะพั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ loth

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ loth

Etymology

The word 'loth' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old English term 'lลรพ', meaning 'hateful' or 'odious'. It is related to the Proto-Germanic word '*lauthaz', which also indicates a sense of aversion or distaste. Over time, 'loth' has evolved in spelling and pronunciation but has retained its core meaning of reluctance or unwillingness. Historically, it has been used in literature and classical writings to express characters' reservations and moral dilemmas, reflecting the opposition between desire and obligation. Although 'loth' is less commonly used in modern English, it still appears in poetic or formal contexts, conveying a sense of deep emotional conflict.