uhuh
Informal spoken negative
Uhuh (also uh-huh) is a vocal sound expressing agreement or acknowledgment, equivalent to "yes" or "I'm listening": Uhuh, I understand.
The tone matters—flat delivery can signal indifference or dismissal rather than genuine assent.
Distinguished from uh-uh (with a different intonation pattern), which means no.
Opposite of no
- indeedWord affirming emphasis
- certainlyWithout any doubt
- absolutelyCompletely, without exception
- definitelyWith complete certainty
surely · agreed · assent · approval · acceptance · confirmation · endorsement · consent
Brief head tilt
- listeningAttending to sound
- attentionFocused mental awareness
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- receptionAct of receiving guests
engagement · awareness · comprehension · recognition · response · confirmation · attentiveness · hearing
Lacking interest or concern
- uninterestedLacking curiosity or concern
- distractedUnable to concentrate
- boredLacking interest or engagement
- disengagedNot participating or invested
half-listening · tuned-out · apathetic · blasé · detached · unconcerned · perfunctory · automatic
yeah
Casual spoken agreement
alright · yup · mhmm · mm-hmm · gotcha · aye · roger · totally · no problem · cool
yes
Opposite of no
- indeedWord affirming emphasis
- certainlyWithout any doubt
- absolutelyCompletely, without exception
definitely · surely · agreed · assent · approval · acceptance · confirmation · endorsement · consent · concurrence
nod
Brief head tilt
- listeningAttending to sound
- attentionFocused mental awareness
- understandingMental comprehension of something
reception · engagement · awareness · comprehension · recognition · response · confirmation · attentiveness · hearing · noticing
indifferent
Lacking interest or concern
- uninterestedLacking curiosity or concern
- distractedUnable to concentrate
- boredLacking interest or engagement
disengaged · half-listening · tuned-out · apathetic · blasé · detached · unconcerned · perfunctory · automatic · mechanical