“Loath” or “Loathe”

Overview

loath / loathe are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

loath: (adjective) unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom.

loathe: NA

Pronunciation

loath: l·OW·th

loathe: l·OW·dh

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Examples in Context

Examples of “loath”

…who valued his career was loath to criticise it.

Examples of “loathe”

…the whole thing I completely loathe in pop music.
…people's stomachs that which they loathe?
…said: "You may love or loathe his comedy but it is…
They loathe sunlight, though it does not…
…of my books that I loathe, it would be the first…

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