Definitely not Meaning in English
expression
ˈdɛfənətɫi/ /ˈnɑt
DEF-uh-nuht-lee NOT
dˈɛfɪnətli/ /nˈɒt
DEF-in-uht-lee NOT
Definition
Used to say something is absolutely not true or absolutely won't happen. It's a strong, clear way to say 'no' or show disagreement.
Usage & Nuances
Very emphatic; stronger than simply saying 'no.' Used both in spoken and written English, often to answer yes/no questions. Can sound blunt, so use with care in formal situations.
Spanish: definitivamente no - para nadaPortuguese (BR): definitivamente não - de jeito nenhumPortuguese (PT): definitivamente não - de modo algumChinese (Simplified): 绝对不是 - 绝对不行Chinese (Traditional): 絕對不是 - 絕對不行Hindi: बिल्कुल नहीं - कतई नहींArabic: قطعاً لا - بالتأكيد لاBengali: একেবারেই না - কোনওভাবেই নাRussian: ни в коем случае - определённо нетJapanese: 絶対に違う - 絶対に無理Vietnamese: chắc chắn không - tuyệt đối khôngKorean: 절대 아니야 - 절대로 안 돼Turkish: kesinlikle hayır - aslaUrdu: ہرگز نہیں - بالکل نہیںIndonesian: sama sekali tidak - jelas tidak
Example Sentences
Are you coming to the party? Definitely not.
basic
Is that your dog? Definitely not.
basic
Can we finish all this work today? Definitely not.
basic
Would I try that spicy food again? Definitely not!
natural
He asked if I liked his singing, and I said, 'Definitely not.'
natural
Will I ever trust him again? Definitely not after what happened.
natural