Meaning of Absolutely not
A strong expression of refusal or disagreement.
In simple words: Definitely not; strong refusal.
Absolutely not in a sentence
- Can we go swimming in this cold weather? Absolutely not!
- Will you lend me your car? Absolutely not, I need it.
- Do you think she will join us for dinner? Absolutely not, she's busy.
- Should we skip the meeting? Absolutely not, it's important!
- Are you okay with this plan? Absolutely not, it's a bad idea.
How to use Absolutely not
Use in casual conversations to strongly disagree. Avoid in formal settings.
Grammar pattern
standalone response
Memory hint
Think of a strong 'no' like a locked door - can't enter!

Related words
Collocations with Absolutely not
- say absolutely not
- respond absolutely not
- use absolutely not
Synonyms for Absolutely not
- definitely not
- no way
- not at all
- absolutely not ever
Common mistakes with Absolutely not
- Using it with a polite tone in formal situations.
- Confusing it with 'maybe' or 'possibly'.
Absolutely not appears in
Absolutely not in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
قطعاً لا
بالتأكيد لا؛ رفض قوي.
- Bengaliবাংলা
একদম না
একেবারেই না; তীব্রভাবে অসম্মতি।
- GermanDeutsch
Auf keinen Fall
Definitiv nicht; starke Ablehnung.
- SpanishEspañol
Absolutamente no
Definitivamente no; rechazo fuerte.
- Persianفارسی
هرگز نه
قطعا نه؛ رد قوی.
- FrenchFrançais
Absolument pas
Certainement pas ; refus catégorique.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बिल्कुल नहीं
पक्का नहीं; मज़बूत इनकार।
- ItalianItaliano
Assolutamente no
Decisamente no; un rifiuto categorico.
- PortuguesePortuguês
De jeito nenhum
Definitivamente não; recusa forte.
- RussianРусский
Ни в коем случае
Точно нет; решительный отказ.
- Urduاردو
بالکل نہیں
بالکل نہیں؛ مضبوط انکار۔
- Chinese中文
绝对不行
肯定不行;强烈拒绝。
More chunks like Absolutely not
- No way
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- OperationB1
the process of cutting open a part of a person’s body in order to remove or repair a damaged part
- How we liking that
A casual way to ask for opinions or feelings about something.
- We never used that before
A statement indicating an item or method was not previously utilized.
- Mint
A plant used for flavoring or a place that produces coins.
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Frequently asked questions about Absolutely not
What does Absolutely not mean?
Definitely not; strong refusal.
What is the definition of Absolutely not?
A strong expression of refusal or disagreement.
How do you use Absolutely not in a sentence?
Can we go swimming in this cold weather? Absolutely not!
Can you give another example of Absolutely not?
Will you lend me your car? Absolutely not, I need it.
What are synonyms for Absolutely not?
Common alternatives include definitely not, no way, not at all, absolutely not ever.
What words go with Absolutely not?
It commonly pairs with say absolutely not, respond absolutely not, use absolutely not.
What are common mistakes when using Absolutely not?
Using it with a polite tone in formal situations. Confusing it with 'maybe' or 'possibly'.
How do you pronounce Absolutely not?
US: //ˈæb.sə.luːt.li nɑːt//, UK: //ˈæb.sə.luːt.li nɒt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Absolutely not formal or informal?
"Absolutely not" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use Absolutely not?
Use in casual conversations to strongly disagree. Avoid in formal settings.



