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In any area of human endeavour, there is going to be mediocrity. You're going to find people who get money that they shouldn't get.
Bill Bryson

Meaning of "shouldn't" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SHOULDN'T

shouldn't  [ˈʃʊdənt] play
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WHAT DOES SHOULDN'T MEAN IN ENGLISH?

English modal verbs

The modal verbs of English are a small class of auxiliary verbs used mostly to express modality. They can be distinguished from other verbs by their defectiveness and by the fact that they do not take the ending -s in the third-person singular. The principal English modal verbs are can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will and would. Certain other verbs are sometimes, but not always, classed as modals; these include ought, had better, and dare and need. Verbs which share some but not all of the characteristics of the principal modals are sometimes called "semimodals".

Definition of shouldn't in the English dictionary

The definition of shouldn't in the dictionary is should not.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SHOULDN'T


abundant
əˈbʌndənt
accident
ˈæksɪdənt
confident
ˈkɒnfɪdənt
corrodant
kəˈrəʊdənt
couldn´t
ˈkʊdənt
decadent
ˈdɛkədənt
dependent
dɪˈpɛndənt
didn´t
ˈdɪdənt
evident
ˈɛvɪdənt
hadn´t
ˈhædənt
impudent
ˈɪmpjʊdənt
incident
ˈɪnsɪdənt
independent
ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt
pendant
ˈpɛndənt
president
ˈprɛzɪdənt
regardant
rɪˈɡɑːdənt
resident
ˈrɛzɪdənt
rodent
ˈrəʊdənt
student
ˈstjuːdənt
wouldn´t
ˈwʊdənt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SHOULDN'T

should´ve
shoulder
shoulder arms
shoulder bag
shoulder blade
shoulder charge
shoulder flash
shoulder high
shoulder holster
shoulder joint
shoulder pad
shoulder patch
shoulder strap
shoulder surfing
shoulder to shoulder
shoulder-high
shoulder-length
shoulder-length hair
shouldest
shouldst

WORDS THAT END LIKE SHOULDN'T

ain´t
an´t
aren´t
can´t
daren´t
doesn´t
don´t
hain´t
hasn´t
haven´t
isn´t
mightn´t
mustn´t
needn´t
oughtn´t
shan´t
usedn´t
wasn´t
weren´t
won´t

Synonyms and antonyms of shouldn't in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «shouldn't» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SHOULDN'T

Find out the translation of shouldn't to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of shouldn't from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «shouldn't» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

不应该
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

no debe
570 millions of speakers

English

shouldn´t
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नहीं चाहिए
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

لا ينبغي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

не должны
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

não deveria
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

না করা উচিত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ne devrait pas
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tidak boleh
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

sollte nicht
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

いけない
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

하지 말아야
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ora kudu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

không nên
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கூடாது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नये
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

olmamalı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

non dovrebbe
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

nie powinien
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

не повинні
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

nu ar trebui să
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δεν θα πρέπει να
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

behoort nie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bör inte
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bør ikke
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of shouldn't

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SHOULDN'T»

The term «shouldn't» is very widely used and occupies the 7.158 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of shouldn't
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «shouldn't».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SHOULDN'T» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «shouldn't» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «shouldn't» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about shouldn't

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10 QUOTES WITH «SHOULDN'T»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word shouldn't.
1
Michael D. Barnes
There should be a background check every time a firearm is transferred. You shouldn't be able to go to a gun show and buy guns without a background check. There are Internet gun sales, classified ads in the newspapers - and you can buy guns without background checks.
2
Tom Barrett
If the rain spoils our picnic, but saves a farmer's crop, who are we to say it shouldn't rain?
3
Yves Behar
Design certainly has a cosmetic, aesthetic aim. It always aims at making things beautiful. But relevance is just as important. I often say, 'If it isn't ethical, it can't be beautiful. But if it isn't beautiful, it probably shouldn't be at all.'
4
Linda Blair
Kids shouldn't see all the violence they do these days. But the industry just doesn't care.
5
Paul Bloom
Strong moral arguments exist for why we should often try to ignore stereotypes or override them. But we shouldn't assume they represent some irrational quirk of the unconscious mind. In fact, they're largely the consequence of the mind's attempt to make a rational decision.
6
Crystal Bowersox
I've been bisexual for as long as I can remember. I remember being made fun of in junior high for that. It was something that was shameful, and it really shouldn't be.
7
Joyce Brothers
No matter how love-sick a woman is, she shouldn't take the first pill that comes along.
8
Bill Bryson
In any area of human endeavour, there is going to be mediocrity. You're going to find people who get money that they shouldn't get.
9
Bat for Lashes
I could talk for ages about how women are amazing, but essentially we shouldn't be manipulated by the media's expectations of our bodies. I'd recommend every woman to read 'Women Who Run with the Wolves' - it's about being in touch with your more wild, free and powerful side.
10
Judy Chicago
You shouldn't have to justify your work.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHOULDN'T»

Discover the use of shouldn't in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to shouldn't and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
I Shouldn't Be Telling You This: Success Secrets Every Gutsy ...
In I Shouldn't Be Telling You This, Kate White shares the kinds of secrets no boss is ever likely to spill—all with her irreverent wit and candid style.
Kate White, 2012
2
Ten Things We Did (and Probably Shouldn't Have)
In this hilarious and bittersweet tale, Sarah Mlynowski mines the heart and mind of a girl on her own for the first time.
Sarah Mlynowski, 2011
3
Things I've Said, But Probably Shouldn't Have: An ...
Sometimes moving, sometimes hilarious, Things I've Said, but Probably Shouldn't Have is a wild ride as compelling as the many roles Bruce Dern has played in his long and adventurous run on stage and on screen.
Bruce Dern, 2007
4
Scroogenomics: Why You Shouldn't Buy Presents for the Holidays
Lively and informed, Scroogenomics illustrates how our consumer spending generates vast amounts of economic waste--to the shocking tune of eighty-five billion dollars each winter.
Joel Waldfogel, 2009
5
You Shouldn't Have to Say Good-Bye
The students and I have had many heart wrenching talks while reading this book. Many tears have been shed by my students while reading and discussing this book. This is my all time favorite book to read in class." -Online review
Patricia Hermes, 2008
6
What Johnny Shouldn't Read: Textbook Censorship in America
She vividly re-creates the story behind each lawsuit, describing how politically sophisticated national organizations turn local controversies into nationally publicized court cases.
Joan DelFattore, 1992
7
I Shouldn't Even Be Doing This: And Other Things That Strike ...
The legendary comedian shares a collection of anecdotes from throughout his life and entertainment career, as well as hilarious observations on life, television, golf, family holidays, drinking, his beginnings as an accountant, and other ...
Bob Newhart, 2007
8
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet: The further adventures of a ...
From the author whose books inspired the BBC series All Creatures Great and Small, It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet is a book for all those who find laughter and joy in animals, and who know and understand the magic and beauty of Britain’s ...
James Herriot, 2012
9
The N Word: Who Can Say It, who Shouldn't, and why
Examines racism from the perspective of its most volatile word, revealing the institutionalization of bigotry in every aspect of American society and arguing that the word is a slur that helps keep blacks at the bottom of the socio-economic ...
Jabari Asim, 2007
10
Co-ed Combat: The New Evidence That Women Shouldn't Fight ...
Can the bonds of unit cohesion form in a co-ed military unit? Can an all-volunteer military afford to reject women? This is a controversial book, likely to draw a passionate response from both conservatives and liberals.
Kingsley Browne, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHOULDN'T»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term shouldn't is used in the context of the following news items.
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Gene Collier: Tom Brady shouldn't blow up over his 'Deflategate …
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady: From deflating footballs to destroying a cell phone to now not knowing when to give up? «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jul 15»
2
Why pro-lifers shouldn't trust the GOP
The secular media loves to tell a make-believe story of a Republican Party controlled by an all-powerful, socially conservative cabal. This imagineered GOP is ... «The Week Magazine, Jul 15»
3
11 Ingredients You Shouldn't Refrigerate
The refrigerator is seen as a safe haven for food: tuck everything away in the ice box and it will keep better and longer, right? That's not always the case—many ... «Yahoo Food, Jul 15»
4
Why your next dollar shouldn't go to your 401(k)
When it comes to saving for retirement, there may be a better place for your next dollar than your 401(k). Most people don't think of their health savings account ... «CNNMoney, Jul 15»
5
Learning The Hard Way Why You Just Shouldn't GetTooClose
As a newcomer in the United States, I have made many cultural gaffes. Some were not such a big deal, some were mildly embarrassing and some were, well, ... «NPR, Jun 15»
6
Why You Shouldn't Throw Out Your Skinny Jeans
Women's fashion lately has supplied researchers with cautionary tales of sartorial worst-case scenarios. This week, a study released by a British medical journal ... «New York Times, Jun 15»
7
Hillary Clinton Says Confederate Flag 'Shouldn't Fly Anywhere'
It shouldn't fly anywhere,” Mrs. Clinton said of South Carolina, where a white gunman killed nine African-Americans last Wednesday during a Bible study session ... «New York Times, Jun 15»
8
Why you shouldn't blame yourself for binge eating
Most people tend to react similarly to depression. When they feel down, they lose interest in doing things and enjoying them. The tendency is so prevalent that ... «Washington Post, Jun 15»
9
In a Slow Economy, Negative Quarters Shouldn't Surprise
Data this week could show the U.S. economy shrank earlier this year, something that usually happens only during recessions. As the advisory firm Capital ... «Wall Street Journal, May 15»
10
What College Applications Shouldn't Ask
Over the last several years, the federal government has been pushing school districts across the country to dial back disciplinary policies under which children ... «New York Times, May 15»

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