Absolutely not Meaning in English
expression
ˌæbsəˈɫutɫi/ /ˈnɑt
ab-suh-LOOT-lee NOT
ˌæbsəlˈuːtli/ /nˈɒt
ab-suh-LOOT-lee not
Definition
Used to strongly say 'no' or to firmly refuse or reject something, without any possibility.
Usage & Nuances
Very strong, often informal rejection. Used to emphasize disagreement or refusal. Sometimes used alone as a one-word response, or to reinforce 'no.' More emphatic than just 'no'—avoid in overly formal or polite settings.
Spanish: en absoluto - de ninguna manera - por supuesto que noPortuguese (BR): absolutamente não - de jeito nenhumPortuguese (PT): absolutamente não - de maneira nenhumaChinese (Simplified): 绝对不 - 绝不可以Chinese (Traditional): 絕對不 - 絕不可以Hindi: बिल्कुल नहींArabic: قطعًا لا - أبداًBengali: একদম না - মোটেও নাRussian: ни в коем случае - абсолютно нетJapanese: 絶対にダメ - 絶対に無理Vietnamese: hoàn toàn không - tuyệt đối khôngKorean: 절대 안 돼 - 절대로 안 돼Turkish: kesinlikle hayır - asla olmazUrdu: ہرگز نہیں - بالکل نہیںIndonesian: sama sekali tidak - benar-benar tidak
Example Sentences
Absolutely not, you cannot touch that.
basic
Did you steal the money? Absolutely not!
basic
Will you work this weekend? Absolutely not.
basic
If my parents find out, they'll say absolutely not.
natural
He asked if she wanted to go bungee jumping, and she replied, 'Absolutely not!'
natural
Can I borrow your car tonight? Absolutely not, it's not safe.
natural