yeah, right
I doubt that
Yeah, right is a sarcastic expression of disbelief or dismissal, often drawn out with exaggerated intonation.
The literal meaning—agreement—is inverted through tone: You finished the whole project in an hour? Yeah, right.
It signals that the speaker finds a claim implausible or ridiculous.
Rejection of truth claims
- doubtfulUncertain of truth
- incredulousExpressing unwillingness to believe
- unconvincedNot yet believing
- skepticalInclined to question claims
dubious · suspicious · questioning · dismissive · scoffing · eye-roll · snort · pfft
Expressing contrary meaning
- mockingScornfully imitating or ridiculing
- sardonicGrimly mocking
- tongue-in-cheekHumorously not meant literally
- snarkCutting, mocking commentary
disdainful · contemptuous · derisive · scornful · biting · caustic · dry · deadpan
disbelief
Rejection of truth claims
- doubtfulUncertain of truth
- incredulousExpressing unwillingness to believe
- unconvincedNot yet believing
skeptical · dubious · suspicious · questioning · dismissive · scoffing · eye-roll · snort · pfft · whatever
ironic
Expressing contrary meaning
- mockingScornfully imitating or ridiculing
- sardonicGrimly mocking
- tongue-in-cheekHumorously not meant literally
snark · disdainful · contemptuous · derisive · scornful · biting · caustic · dry · deadpan · eyebrow raise
yeah, rightabsolutely
Completely, without exception
definitely · exactly · I agree · for sure · totally
yeah, right, yea, rightly, rightness, rightful, rightfully, rights, righted