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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
boo
[interjection]

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

Ex: Boo!Your argument doesn't make sense.
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tsk tsk
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
good riddance
[interjection]

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

Ex: Good riddance ! We wo n't miss your constant negativity in the office .
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grow up
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 ?Grow up, it 's just a spill .
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how dare you
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
language
[interjection]

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

Ex: Excuse me, language!There are children present.
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if you say so
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 ?If you say so .
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rubbish
rubbish
[interjection]

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

Ex: Rubbish!You need to put in the effort if you want to do well in an exam.
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shame on you
shame on you
[interjection]

used to convey disapproval, disappointment, or reproach towards someone for their actions, behavior, or decisions

Ex: You cheated during the game ?Shame on you .
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tut-tut
tut-tut
[interjection]

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
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!Building a highway there would destroy the natural habitat and wildlife.
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about time
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!The movie we've been waiting for is finally released.
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good grief
good grief
[interjection]

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

Ex: Good grief , you scared me standing there in the dark .
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yikes
yikes
[interjection]

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

Ex: Yikes!Be careful with that knife, it's sharp.
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