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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

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

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tsk tsk

used to express disapproval, disappointment, or reproach

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good riddance

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

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grow up

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

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how dare you

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

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language

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

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if you say so

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

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rubbish

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

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shame on you

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

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tut-tut

used to express mild reprimand, disapproval, or disappointment in response to someone's actions, behavior, or words

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objection

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

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about time

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

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good grief

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

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yikes

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

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