Loath and Scared

Loath

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

Scared and loath are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scared" instead an adjective "Loath".

Nearby Words: loathsome, loathing, loathed, loathly

Scared

Scared adjective - Filled with fear or dread.

Loath and scared are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Loath" instead an adjective "Scared".

Nearby Words: scare, scar, scary, scaring
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