loath

LOHTH

meaning in plain English

Not wanting to do something; feeling strong dislike or hesitation about it.

Picture yourself loath to eat broccoli, like a kid turning his nose up at the green plate.

for example

I was loath to go back to work without the missing report.

If you’re loath to do something, you’d rather avoid it entirely. Why drag yourself to a chore you’d rather skip? Because your heart just isn’t in it.