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I am not vs I'm not

Both "i am not" and "i'm not" are correct, but "i'm not" is more commonly used in everyday spoken English. The contraction "i'm" is a natural and common way to express negation in informal conversations.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 1166 views

I am not

This phrase is grammatically correct but less commonly used in everyday spoken English.

This phrase is a formal way to express negation, but it is less common in informal conversations.
  • I am not your ten-year-old waitress anymore.
  • I am not responsible for that.
  • I am not alleging anything like that.
  • I am not stalling for personal reasons, Gibbs.
  • She looks shifty. I am not buying that crucifix.
  • As her lawyer, I am not at liberty to say.
  • I am not assisting Dr. Brennan.
  • Then I am not in a position to accept American aid.
  • I am not shocked that the companies are denying it.
  • Listen, duke, I am not crazy.
  • Oregon, I am not looking to replace you.
  • I am not a brilliant writer like you.
  • I am not asking for any details regarding NSA programs.
  • I am not required to know all the details of your personal lives.
  • I am not that scared kid anymore.
  • I assure you I am not playing.
  • Strange. Although I am not saying...
  • I am not built for sleepovers.
  • Nicki, I am not a discount dentist.
  • I am not... I am not strong.

Alternatives:

  • I am not going to the party.
  • I am not sure about that.
  • I am not feeling well today.

I'm not

This phrase is grammatically correct and commonly used in everyday spoken English.

This phrase is the contracted form of "I am not" and is commonly used in informal conversations.
  • I'm not exactly super-confident right now.
  • I'm not your personal monster detector.
  • I'm not questioning your feelings about your childhood.
  • I'm not listening, I'm not listening.
  • I'm not important and I'm not special.
  • I mean, I'm not a writer, I'm not an artist, I'm not an intellectual.
  • I'm not Michonne. I'm not Carol. I'm not Maggie.
  • I'm not your friend, I'm not your brother, I'm not your boyfriend.
  • I'm not open. I'm not open.
  • I'm not... I'm not confused.
  • I'm not crazy. I'm not crazy.
  • Right, but I'm not having a wedding based on the chef, and I'm not here to talk about the menu.
  • I'm not... I'm not a joker.
  • I'm not... I'm not from Norway.
  • I'm not lying, I'm not lying.
  • I'm not... I'm not in therapy.
  • I'm not dancing, and I'm not angry.
  • I'm not mean and I'm not cool.
  • I'm not comfortable sleeping here.
  • I'm not getting fooled again.

Alternatives:

  • I'm not going to the party.
  • I'm not sure about that.
  • I'm not feeling well today.

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