Loath
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
Willing
Willing adjective - Having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action).
Usage example: I'm a little confused, but perfectly willing to do as you ask
Both words in one sentence
- Sailor Moon: Especially prominent in the Anime (Usagi was willing to get a bit rougher in the Manga), but while Sailor Moon is willing to perform Heroic Sacrifice after Heroic Sacrifice herself, she's loath to see anyone else die to save the world.
Source: Small Steps Hero -
Socializing with the crystal gems has proven she's very loath to abandon those ideals, yet has proven willing to chance her mind when those ideals are shown to be illogical or false.
Source: Lawful Neutral
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