shouldn't

[ shoo d-nt ]

/ ˈʃʊd nt /

contraction of should not.

Words nearby shouldn't

shoulder surfing, shoulder to shoulder, shoulder weapon, shoulder-girdle syndrome, shoulder-hand syndrome, shouldn't, shouldna, shouldst, shouse, shout, shout down

usage note for shouldn't

See contraction, ought¹.

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British Dictionary definitions for shouldn't

shouldn't

/ (ˈʃʊdənt) /

contraction of

should not

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