shouldn't
Ought to avoid
Shouldn't is the contraction of should not, expressing that something is inadvisable, improper, or unlikely: You shouldn't drink and drive, That shouldn't take long.
In questions, it often seeks confirmation or expresses surprise: Shouldn't we leave soon? , Shouldn't he be here by now?
Not allowed
- tabooCultural or social prohibition
- off-limitsProhibited from access
- bannedOfficially disallowed
- restrictedLimited in scope
proscribed · prohibited · outlawed · no-no · barred · impermissible · unacceptable · inadvisable
Alert about danger
- cautionCareful attention to risk
- recommendationAdvised course of action
- counselExpert guidance offered
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
suggestion · admonition · wisdom · prudence · discretion · judgment · forewarning · tip
Delay from uncertainty
- uncertaintyState of being unsure
- misgivingUneasy feeling of doubt
- reservationAdvance arrangement to hold
- second-guessingReconsidering a decision made
questioning · wariness · skepticism · apprehension · concern · worry · qualm · scruple
Reduction in size
- apostropheMark showing ownership
- notOpposite of affirmative
- auxiliaryGiving additional support
- modalPertaining to form
verb · negation · informal · spoken · colloquial · shortened · syntax · usage
Required moral task
- responsibilityState of being answerable
- oughtExpresses duty or obligation
- mustObligatory requirement
- requirementMandatory condition to fulfill
expectation · propriety · ethics · morality · standards · norms · convention · decorum
forbidden
Not allowed
- tabooCultural or social prohibition
- off-limitsProhibited from access
- bannedOfficially disallowed
restricted · proscribed · prohibited · outlawed · no-no · barred · impermissible · unacceptable · inadvisable · inappropriate
warning
Alert about danger
- cautionCareful attention to risk
- recommendationAdvised course of action
- counselExpert guidance offered
guidance · suggestion · admonition · wisdom · prudence · discretion · judgment · forewarning · tip · hint
hesitation
Delay from uncertainty
- uncertaintyState of being unsure
- misgivingUneasy feeling of doubt
- reservationAdvance arrangement to hold
second-guessing · questioning · wariness · skepticism · apprehension · concern · worry · qualm · scruple · reluctance
contraction
Reduction in size
- apostropheMark showing ownership
- notOpposite of affirmative
- auxiliaryGiving additional support
modal · verb · negation · informal · spoken · colloquial · shortened · syntax · usage · construction
duty
Required moral task
- responsibilityState of being answerable
- oughtExpresses duty or obligation
- mustObligatory requirement
requirement · expectation · propriety · ethics · morality · standards · norms · convention · decorum · conduct