Interjections - Interjections of Doubt and Disbelief

These interjections are used when the speaker want to show that they do not believe what they have heard, or doubt its truth.

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as if

[interjection]

used to express disbelief, skepticism, or mockery of a statement or idea

Ex: As if! That plan will work .

huh

[interjection]

used to ask someone to repeat something not heard or understood

Ex: Huh?Sorry, I wasn't listening.

come off it

[interjection]

used to tell someone that they should stop saying or doing a particular thing

Ex: Come off it and admit you made a mistake .

baloney

[interjection]

used to express disbelief, frustration, or disagreement

Ex: Baloney, the concert isn't sold out already.

get away

[interjection]

used as an interjection conveys a sense of shock, disbelief, or amazement

Ex: Get away, you 're saying you met the president in person ?

get out of here

[interjection]

used to express astonishment, disbelief, or incredulity in response to something surprising or extraordinary

Ex: Get out of here , you 're telling me you met the Queen of England ?

nonsense

[interjection]

used to express disagreement, disbelief, or rejection of a statement, claim, or idea

Ex: Nonsense, Holding your breath under water for an hour defies human physiology.

get real

[interjection]

used to express disbelief, skepticism, or to urge someone to be more realistic in their thinking or expectations

Ex: Get real , you need to consider your financial situation before making the decision to travel the world .

wait a minute

[interjection]

used to express disbelief, disagreement, or a need for clarification

Ex: Wait a minute , are you really quitting your job to travel the world ?

yeah, yeah

[interjection]

used to convey skepticism or dismissal, often indicating that the speaker is not fully persuaded

Ex: Yeah, yeah, you're going to learn how to play the guitar in a month?I'll believe it when I see it.

yeah, right

[interjection]

‌used to express disagreement with or disbelief at a statement

Ex: You're going to win the lottery with just one ticket?Yeah, right.

Interjections
Interjections of Surprise	Interjections of Delight and Excitement	Interjections of Initiation and Success	Interjections of Cheer and Encouragement
Interjections of Approval and Relief	Interjections of Affirmation	Interjections of Agreement	Interjections of Doubt and Disbelief
Interjections of Disappointment and Exasperation	Interjections of Irritation	Interjections of Discomfort and Disgust	Interjections of Sorrow and Sympathy
Interjections of Disapproval and Dismay	Interjections of Indifference and Unawareness	Interjections of Requesting and Ordering	Interjections for Ordering Animals
Interjections of Dismissal and Refusal	Interjections of Notifying and Warning	Interjections of Greeting	Interjections of Farewell

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