Loath and Ready

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Loath adjective - Slow to begin or proceed with a course of action because of doubts or uncertainty.

Usage example: I was loath to accept his claim of having climbed Mount Everest

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Ready is an antonym for loath in against topic.

Nearby Words: loathsome, loathing, loathed, loathly

Ready adjective - Having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action).

Usage example: I'm ready to help, if I can

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Loath is an antonym for ready in willing topic.

Nearby Words: readiness, readily, readying, readied

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