absolutely not
No way whatsoever
Absolutely not is an emphatic refusal, stronger than a simple no.
It leaves no room for negotiation or misunderstanding: Can I borrow your car? Absolutely not.
The phrase conveys firmness, sometimes indignation, suggesting the request itself was unreasonable.
Official refusal to approve
- deniedRefused or disavowed
- forbiddenNot allowed
- prohibitedOfficially not permitted
- barredBlocked from entry
blocked · disallowed · nixed · banned · outlawed · taboo · off-limits · unauthorized
Expressed with force
- categoricalUnconditional and explicit
- unequivocalAllowing one meaning only
- definitiveSettling a question finally
- unconditionalWithout limits or qualifications
unambiguous · explicit · resolute · decisive · firm · unmistakable · clear-cut · outright
Refusing to give way
- uncompromisingRefusing to yield ground
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- immovableIncapable of being shifted
unshakable · inflexible · resolute · determined · firm · iron-willed · stubborn · obstinate
Expression of disapproval
- oppositionActive resistance or dissent
- dissentDisagreement with authority
- refutationDisproving a statement
- contradictionOpposing claims, incompatible together
denial · protest · rebuttal · counterargument · disapproval · rejection · repudiation · negation
veto
Official refusal to approve
- deniedRefused or disavowed
- forbiddenNot allowed
- prohibitedOfficially not permitted
barred · blocked · disallowed · nixed · banned · outlawed · taboo · off-limits · unauthorized · impermissible
emphatic
Expressed with force
- categoricalUnconditional and explicit
- unequivocalAllowing one meaning only
- definitiveSettling a question finally
unconditional · unambiguous · explicit · resolute · decisive · firm · unmistakable · clear-cut · outright · flat-out
unyielding
Refusing to give way
- uncompromisingRefusing to yield ground
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
immovable · unshakable · inflexible · resolute · determined · firm · iron-willed · stubborn · obstinate · tenacious
objection
Expression of disapproval
- oppositionActive resistance or dissent
- dissentDisagreement with authority
- refutationDisproving a statement
contradiction · denial · protest · rebuttal · counterargument · disapproval · rejection · repudiation · negation · dismissal
absolutely notabsolutely
Completely, without exception
yes · definitely · certainly · of course · without a doubt
absolute, absolutely, absolutist, absolutes, absolutists, absoluteness