Synonyms for

Whatsoever

Verb / ˌwʌtsəʊˈevɜ: / / ˌhwʌtsəʊˈevɜ: / Another word for whatsoever — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

used to emphasize a negative statement; at all

Synonyms & similar words

any whatever any whatever whichever anyway ever however never what what-so-ever

Synonyms by register

Formal

in any way to any degree at all

Informal

at all any bit any shape or form

Literary

whatsoever

Antonyms

any some all much many several

Common collocations

  • no reason whatsoever
  • no doubt whatsoever
  • no excuse whatsoever
  • no intention whatsoever
  • no effect whatsoever
  • no benefit whatsoever
  • no justification whatsoever

Word family

adverb whatsoever

Usage note

Whatsoever is an emphatic form of 'at all' or 'any'. It is almost always used in negative statements and is typically found after a noun. It is considered somewhat formal and can sound archaic or overly strong in casual conversation.

Example sentences

  1. I don't want any broccoli whatsoever.
  2. I won't go to that party whatsoever.
  3. He doesn't like spiders whatsoever.
  4. I can't sing whatsoever.
  5. I don't have any money whatsoever.

Quotes

  • It does not matter whatsoever what the people say, you can do what you want to do.
  • The past cannot be changed, forgotten, edited, or erased. It can only be accepted or learned from. And whatsoever is accepted or learned from the past is the foundation for the future.
  • Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

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