He was 'loath to reveal' his secrets. [=he did not want to reveal his secrets]
She was 'loath to admit' her mistakes.
(..) because I know it's not really her fault. She loves her dad and she took it very hard when he left. Poor thing. But I can't just let it go either, can I? I'm loath to ask, but have you told Richard about it? I would, if I ever saw him. (SCOFFS) Sod. Now, it's like I'm having to do both jobs. (..)2016 The Conjuring 2