Definition

A feeling of being unwilling or reluctant to do something.

Example

Her loathness to participate in the event was evident when she hesitated to sign up.

Conversation

I really feel a sense of loathness when it comes to starting new projects.

I get that; sometimes it’s hard to find the motivation.

Yeah, I wish I could just push through that loathness more easily.

Maybe breaking it down into smaller tasks would help?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Loathness is derived from "loath" (from Old English "lath", meaning reluctant or unwilling) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "loathness" refers to the state of being reluctant or unwilling.

Memory Tip

Think of feeling 'reluctant' ('loath') and the '-ness' indicating a state. This helps you remember that 'loathness' means the quality of being unwilling.

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