Synonyms for

Couldn

Verb Another word for couldn — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Couldn't is a contraction of 'could not'. It is used to indicate the inability or refusal to do something.

Synonyms & similar words

cannot can't unable incapable impossible forbidden prohibited unwilling refusing disallowed restricted blocked denied vetoed banned barred disapproved rejected withheld

Example sentences

  1. I couldn't find my favorite toy.
  2. She couldn't come to the party because she was sick.
  3. We couldn't go to the park because of the rain.
  4. He couldn't understand the difficult math problem.
  5. The dog couldn't catch the fast squirrel.

Quotes

  • I couldn't ask for a better friend.
  • Dream big, even if others say you couldn't.
  • You couldn't have picked a more perfect day.

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