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How to pronounce “loath”
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Pronunciation guide for loath
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of loath with real speech in context.
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- 7 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Harris vs. Trump — and What’s at Stake for the World
He was very loath to use force, even against the Iranians
- Definition summary
- Averse, disinclined; reluctant, unwilling. Always followed by a verbal phrase.
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How to pronounce loath
Harris vs. Trump — and What’s at Stake for the World

He was very loath to use force, even against the Iranians
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “loath”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Averse, disinclined; reluctant, unwilling. Always followed by a verbal phrase.
- (obsolete) Angry, hostile.
- (obsolete) Loathsome, unpleasant.
- [Verb]
- Obsolete spelling of loathe.
Practice Nearby Words
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