English Explanatory Dictionary

shouldn't

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Should not (negative auxiliary)
noun
  1. Something that should not be done.

Pronunciation

/ˈʃʊdn̩t/ [ˈʃʊnʔ] en-us-shouldn't.ogg

Word forms

shouldn't shouldn'ts

Etymology

From should + -n't.

Related words

couldn't wouldn't oughtn't

Derived words

shouldn't've
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