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Interjections - Interjections of Disapproval and Dismay

These interjections are used when the speaker wishes to express criticism for someone's behavior or actions or to react to something unexpected and unpleasant.

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Categorized English Interjections
boo
[interjection]

used to vocalize disapproval, dissatisfaction, or disdain, particularly in response to something disliked or unwelcome

Ex: Boo!
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tsk tsk
[interjection]

used to express disapproval, disappointment, or reproach

Ex: Tsk tsk, you know better than to leave your dirty dishes in the sink.
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good riddance
[interjection]

used to express relief or satisfaction at the departure or removal of someone or something undesirable

Ex: Good riddance !
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grow up
[interjection]

used to express exasperation or disapproval towards someone who is behaving immaturely or irresponsibly

Ex: You spilled your coffee and you're upset?
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how dare you
[interjection]

used to express strong disapproval, condemnation, or outrage at someone's actions or behavior

Ex: How dare you speak ill of my friend ?
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language
[interjection]

used to express surprise, shock, or disapproval in response to something someone has said

Ex: Excuse me, language!
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if you say so
[interjection]

used to indicate reluctant acceptance, skepticism, or resignation regarding someone's statement or assertion

Ex: You believe it's going to rain tomorrow?
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rubbish
[interjection]

used to express disbelief, disagreement, or disapproval of something that has been said

Ex: Rubbish!
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shame on you
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used to convey disapproval, disappointment, or reproach towards someone for their actions, behavior, or decisions

Ex: You cheated during the game?
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tut-tut
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used to express mild reprimand, disapproval, or disappointment in response to someone's actions, behavior, or words

Ex: Tut-tut, keep your voice down, please.
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objection
[interjection]

used to express disagreement, opposition, or protest towards something that has been said or proposed in legal contexts, debates, and negotiations

Ex: Objection!
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about time
[interjection]

said to show one's relief or satisfaction after an annoying wait for something that was supposed to happen a long time ago

Ex: About time!
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good grief
[interjection]

used to show that one is shocked, annoyed, or surprised

Ex: Good grief, it's been raining for days!
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yikes
[interjection]

used to express shock, alarm, or apprehension about a situation

Ex: Yikes!
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