loath

Adjective

• (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed
  • antipathetic to new ideas
    
  • averse to taking risks
    
  • loath to go on such short notice
    
  • clearly indisposed to grant their request
    

• unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
  • a reluctant smile
    
  • loath to admit a mistake
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  antipathetic , antipathetical , averse(p) , indisposed(p) , loath(p) , loth(p) , loth , reluctant