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yes Antonyms

Opposite of yes

Because the opposite of yes shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

Used to give an affirmative response, express agreement, or grant permission.

Usage Example

"When the interviewer asked if she could start on Monday, she replied, "no, I will be ready.""

Strongest
no
nope
nah
nay
Strong
negative
never
no way

• adverb (Context 2)

Used to contradict a negative statement or question, asserting that something is in fact true.

Usage Example

""You didn't finish the report on time." "no, I did; it's already on your desk.""

Strongest
no
nope

• noun (Context 3)

An affirmative answer, decision, or vote in favor of a proposal.

Usage Example

"The committee needed one more no from the board members to pass the budget."

Strongest
no
nay
Strong
refusal
rejection
veto
denial
thumbs-down

• interjection (Context 4)

Used to express great excitement, delight, or triumph when something desired happens.

Usage Example

""no! We won the championship!" shouted the team captain."

Strongest
no
Strong
darn
drat
alas

Similar words to yes

Words similar to yes shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

yeah
aye
yep
yay
affirmative
hooray
hurrah
indeed
See all synonyms of yes

• Nearby Words

yeoman
yep
yerevan
yes
yeshiva
yesilirmak
yessir

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Yes. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/yes
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