Of course not

phrase

Used to express strong denial, disagreement, or refusal.

Will you lend him more money? - Of course not!
Visual representation of "of course not" - Used to express strong denial, disagreement, or refusal

Often appears as...

  • ask of course not
  • say of course not
phrase

Used to express strong denial, disagreement, or refusal, sometimes in an irritated or impatient manner.

Did you forget about our appointment? - Of course not, I've been waiting for you.
Visual representation of "of course not" - Used to express strong denial, disagreement, or refusal, sometimes in an irritated or impatient manner

Often appears as...

  • answer of course not
  • grumble of course not
phrase

Used to express strong denial, disagreement, or refusal.

Will you lend him more money? - Of course not!
Visual representation of "of course not" - Used to express strong denial, disagreement, or refusal

Often appears as...

  • ask of course not
  • say of course not
phrase

Used to express strong denial, disagreement, or refusal, sometimes in an irritated or impatient manner.

Did you forget about our appointment? - Of course not, I've been waiting for you.
Visual representation of "of course not" - Used to express strong denial, disagreement, or refusal, sometimes in an irritated or impatient manner

Often appears as...

  • answer of course not
  • grumble of course not
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "of course not"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Tone Matters

The phrase can sound dismissive or curt, showing annoyance or impatience towards the questioned suggestion.

Illustration for Tone Matters
Would you ever cheat on the test? Of course not!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emphasizing Certainty

Use it to make your negation very clear and to show there's no doubt about your response.

Illustration for Emphasizing Certainty
Is your business failing? Of course not, it's doing great!
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Informal Setting

Most appropriate in casual conversations rather than formal or professional communication.

Illustration for Informal Setting
Would I skip your birthday? Of course not!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Tone Matters

The phrase can sound dismissive or curt, showing annoyance or impatience towards the questioned suggestion.

Illustration for Tone Matters
Would you ever cheat on the test? Of course not!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emphasizing Certainty

Use it to make your negation very clear and to show there's no doubt about your response.

Illustration for Emphasizing Certainty
Is your business failing? Of course not, it's doing great!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Setting

Most appropriate in casual conversations rather than formal or professional communication.

Illustration for Informal Setting
Would I skip your birthday? Of course not!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Tone Matters

The phrase can sound dismissive or curt, showing annoyance or impatience towards the questioned suggestion.

Illustration for Tone Matters
Would you ever cheat on the test? Of course not!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emphasizing Certainty

Use it to make your negation very clear and to show there's no doubt about your response.

Illustration for Emphasizing Certainty
Is your business failing? Of course not, it's doing great!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Setting

Most appropriate in casual conversations rather than formal or professional communication.

Illustration for Informal Setting
Would I skip your birthday? Of course not!
Visual representation of the word "Of course not"

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