Will not hear of Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɪɫ/, /wəɫ/ /ˈnɑt/ /ˈhiɹ/ /ˈəv
WIL-not-HEER-uv
wˈɪl/ /nˈɒt/ /hˈiə/ /ˈɒv
wil-NOT-HEE-uh-ov
Definition
To refuse to consider or accept an idea, suggestion, or possibility, often in a firm or determined way.
Usage & Nuances
Used for formal or emotional refusals, often by someone in authority or expressing strong feelings (e.g., "She will not hear of it"). Common with offers, suggestions, or plans; more emphatic than simple refusal. Rarely used in negative questions.
Spanish: no querer saber de - no aceptar (idea/propuesta)Portuguese (BR): não querer nem ouvir falar de - rejeitar (ideia/proposta)Portuguese (PT): não querer ouvir falar de - recusar-se a aceitar (ideia/proposta)Chinese (Simplified): 坚决不同意 - 拒绝听从（提议）Chinese (Traditional): 堅決不同意 - 拒絕聽從（提議）Hindi: सुनना ही नहीं चाहता (कोई सुझाव/विचार)Arabic: يرفض تمامًا - لا يقبل (فكرة/اقتراح)Bengali: একেবারেই শুনবে না - মানতেই নারাজRussian: и слышать не хочет - наотрез отказываетсяJapanese: 耳を貸そうとしない - 絶対に受け入れないVietnamese: nhất quyết không nghe - không chịu chấp nhậnKorean: 들어주려 하지 않는다 - 받아들이지 않는다Turkish: duymak istememek - asla kabul etmemekUrdu: سننا قبول نہیں کرنا - بالکل نہ مانناIndonesian: tidak mau mendengar - sama sekali menolak
Example Sentences
My mother will not hear of me staying out late.
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He will not hear of selling the house.
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They will not hear of changing the plan.
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She will not hear of anyone paying for her dinner.
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I tried to suggest a different route, but he would not hear of it.
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You offered to help, but she will not hear of it—she insists on doing it herself.
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