I don’t think so
phrase
Used to express disagreement or the belief that someone is incorrect.
Are you going to the party tonight? I don’t think so.
Often appears as...
- i don’t think so
- somehow.
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
Used to express doubt or uncertainty about something.
Will it rain tomorrow? I don’t think so.
Often appears as...
- i don’t think so
- it's too dry.
phrase
Used to politely refuse or decline something.
Do you want another drink? I don’t think so, thank you.
Often appears as...
- i don’t think so
- i've had enough.
phrase
Used to express disagreement or the belief that someone is incorrect.
Are you going to the party tonight? I don’t think so.
Often appears as...
- i don’t think so
- somehow.
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
Used to express doubt or uncertainty about something.
Will it rain tomorrow? I don’t think so.
Often appears as...
- i don’t think so
- it's too dry.
phrase
Used to politely refuse or decline something.
Do you want another drink? I don’t think so, thank you.
Often appears as...
- i don’t think so
- i've had enough.
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Disagree Politely
Used when politely disagreeing without direct confrontation or offense.
I think this is the best method. I don’t think so, there might be another way.
Pro Tip 2/3Soft Contradiction
Softens the impact of disagreement, less harsh than 'you're wrong'.
So the meeting is postponed? I don’t think so, it's still on schedule.
Pro Tip 3/3Indirect Opinion
Implies your stance without stating it outright, maintaining a conversational tone.
She's always late, isn't she? I don’t think so, she’s quite punctual.
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