loath |
dislike |
As an adjective loath
is unwilling, reluctant; averse, disinclined.
As a noun dislike is
an attitude or a feeling of distaste or aversion.
As a verb dislike is
(obsolete|transitive) to displease; to offend (in third-person only).
disinclination |
loath |
As a noun disinclination
is the state of being disinclined; want of propensity, desire, or affection; slight aversion or dislike; indisposition.
As an adjective loath is
unwilling, reluctant; averse, disinclined.
disdain |
loath |
In obsolete terms the difference between disdain and loath
is that
disdain is the state of being despised; shame while
loath is hostile, angry, loathsome, unpleasant.
As a noun disdain
is a feeling of contempt or scorn.
As a verb disdain
is to regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.
As an adjective loath is
unwilling, reluctant; averse, disinclined.
despair |
loath |
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between despair and loath
is that
despair is (obsolete) to cause to despair while
loath is (obsolete) hostile, angry, loathsome, unpleasant.
As a verb despair
is (obsolete) to give up as beyond hope or expectation; to despair of.
As a noun despair
is loss of hope; utter hopelessness; complete despondency.
As an adjective loath is
unwilling, reluctant; averse, disinclined.
loath |
cautious |
As adjectives the difference between loath and cautious
is that
loath is unwilling, reluctant; averse, disinclined while
cautious is careful; using or exercising caution; tentative.
wary |
loath |
As adjectives the difference between wary and loath
is that
wary is cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, artifices, and dangers; timorously or suspiciously prudent; circumspect; scrupulous; careful while
loath is unwilling, reluctant; averse, disinclined.
loath |
refuse |
As an adjective loath
is unwilling, reluctant; averse, disinclined.
As a verb refuse is
.
relish |
loath |
As a noun relish
is a pleasing taste; flavor that gratifies the palate; hence, enjoyable quality; power of pleasing.
As a verb relish
is (obsolete|intransitive) to taste; to have a specified taste or flavour.
As an adjective loath is
unwilling, reluctant; averse, disinclined.
rancor |
loath |
As a noun rancor
is the deepest malignity or spite; deep-seated enmity or malice; inveterate hatred.
As an adjective loath is
unwilling, reluctant; averse, disinclined.
loath |
refused |
As an adjective loath
is unwilling, reluctant; averse, disinclined.
As a verb refused is
(
refuse).
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