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What is another word for oughtn't?

Pronunciation: [ˈɔːtənt] (IPA)

The word "oughtn't" is a contraction of "ought not." It is a less commonly used word that means something should not be done, or should not have happened. Some synonyms for "oughtn't" are "shouldn't," "mustn't," "needn't," and "was not supposed to." These words convey a similar meaning in that they all express something that should not be done or should not have happened. Using synonyms can help to diversify your vocabulary and make your language more sophisticated. So, next time, you can use one of these words instead of using "oughtn't".
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What are the hypernyms for Oughtn't?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Oughtn't

"I know I oughtn't to try to tell you what the Bishop means, for I don't know myself.
"The Shepherd of the North"
Richard Aumerle Maher
oughtn't you to put something round your shoulders, Sally?
"Night and Day"
Virginia Woolf
Perhaps I oughtn't to talk like this-putting nonsense in your head.
"The Devil's Garden"
W. B. Maxwell

Famous quotes with Oughtn't

  • You oughtn't to yield to temptation. Well, somebody must, or the thing becomes absurd.
    Anthony Hope
  • A fellow oughtn't to let his family property go to pieces.
    Anthony Trollope
  • It is common knowledge to every schoolboy and even every Bachelor of Arts, That all sin is divided into two parts. One kind of sin is called a sin of commission, and that is very important And it is what you are doing when you are doing something you oughtn't...
    Ogden Nash

Related words: oughtn't happen, shouldn't ought to, ought not to, ought not have

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