loth

/lɒð/; /loʊθ/; /lɔθ/; /lɔθ/ or /loʊθ/;

Definitions

1. noun

a feeling of disinclination or reluctance; a disinclination to do something, often caused by a lack of enthusiasm or motivation

“He had a loth to leave his comfortable home and venture out into the cold winter.”

2. noun

a type of squirrel that is native to Europe and Asia, characterized by its greyish-brown fur and bushy tail

“The loth was seen scampering up the tree, its tail twitching as it searched for food.”

3. verb

to feel or show disinclination or reluctance

“She lothed the idea of going to the doctor, but knew it was necessary.”

Synonyms

  • apathy
  • disinclination
  • reluctance

Antonyms

  • eagerness
  • keenness
  • zeal