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Obviously not vs obviously no

Both "obviously not" and "obviously no" are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They are used to express a clear and emphatic negation in response to a statement or question. The choice between the two depends on the context and personal preference.

Last updated: April 07, 2024 • 1826 views

Obviously not

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a clear and emphatic negation.

It is used in informal conversations to strongly disagree with a statement or question. It adds emphasis to the negation.

Examples:

  • Are you going to the party tonight? - Obviously not.
  • Did you finish your homework? - Obviously not.
  • I think you should apologize. - Obviously not!
  • Obviously not Escanso. He never left Brazil.
  • Obviously not a very good one.
  • Obviously not had that alone idea.
  • Obviously not enough to keep him from pinning this on me, which surprises me, actually.
  • Obviously not the world in a geographical sense, but "all the world"meaning an entire community, made up of people, groups, traditions.
  • Obviously not, because the 'dialogue' on human rights with third countries is not meant for discussing human rights in the EU, but in those countries.
  • Obviously not everyone in Red Flag agrees with you.
  • Obviously not as tight as you thought.
  • Obviously not well enough, you had to ask.
  • Obviously not more than his car.
  • Obviously not that much since you're willing to steal from me.
  • Obviously not my first ever visit.
  • Obviously not Cooler, but you get the point.
  • Obviously not 'happy decision by the court.
  • Obviously not one we use to your face.
  • Obviously not the right guy for me.
  • Obviously not today, but I'll call you, set something up.
  • Salvador is my new Cuba. Obviously not literally.
  • Obviously not enough to get me popped with a gun in my hand.
  • Obviously not through lack of quality, but because the French consumer won't accept their origin, their being Portuguese.

Alternatives:

  • definitely not
  • absolutely not
  • clearly not
  • certainly not
  • positively not

obviously no

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a clear and emphatic negation.

It is used in informal conversations to strongly disagree with a statement or question. It adds emphasis to the negation.

Examples:

  • Are you coming to the meeting? - Obviously no.
  • Do you agree with the decision? - Obviously no.
  • Will you be able to finish the project on time? - Obviously no!
  • There's obviously no humanity left in you.
  • He is obviously no threat to you.
  • You have a website designed for you, but voila, your mobile visitors do not see correctly your WordPress site. What to do? Should we necessarily change the theme to switch to the theme responsive? The answer is obviously no!
  • If your answer is: obviously NO, who ever likes bad-food eating? What do you mean with eating as a sick person? Well you are in the right place.
  • There is obviously no single way of  drawing sound.
  • He's obviously no boy scout, but here's the headliner.
  • The Walking Dead is obviously no exception.
  • This was clarified, and obviously no authorisation is required for local workers.
  • Lene has obviously no longer any need for coming with any message.
  • This is obviously no longer just a theoretical debate, but has real investment implications.
  • The symbols in the vines are your map, which you obviously no longer need.
  • It is obviously no mean feat: it is a practical tool and a reference document.
  • To Mr Méndez de Vigo, the first and distinguished speaker, I would like to say that there is obviously no ambiguity.
  • Even though there's obviously no words spoken, you really feel like you're on some level communicating with them, like there's an understanding between the two of you.
  • The property is in very good condition as regards its structure and coverage, the interior fittings are obviously no longer relevant with regard to the aesthetic will be expected to work on some bathrooms and flooring, interventions for which we have complete estimates.
  • If your answer is: obviously NO, who ever likes bad-food eating?
  • If they're all like this, obviously no.
  • There are obviously no leaf bugs in this area.
  • So obviously no one scanned for neuros.
  • This is obviously no place for an intelligent, sensitive duck.

Alternatives:

  • definitely no
  • absolutely no
  • clearly no
  • certainly no
  • positively no

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