The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word LOATH which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Reluctant (to) crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LOATH | 78 % | 5 |
| AVERSE | 22 % | 6 |
Why may LOATH be the right solution?
"Reluctant (to)" is a common crossword clue that is asking for a synonym for unwilling or hesitant. The word "loath" fits this description perfectly as it means unwilling or reluctant to do something.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Reluctant (to)
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- unwilling
- unwanting
- uninterested
- uncanny
- uncaring
- disinterest
- aloof
- coolness
- disinterested
- indifference
- unconcern
- unresponsive
Crossword Answer definitions
LOATH adjective- Averse, disinclined; reluctant, unwilling.
- Angry, hostile.
- Loathsome, unpleasant.
- To detest, hate, revile.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result LOATH
- Reluctant
- Far from eager
- Not exactly eager
- Hardly inclined (to)
- Unwilling
- Disinclined
- Strongly opposed (to)
- Not too thrilled
- Reticent
- Relunctant