Here are some other ways to say 'NO' in English. You can use these sentences, phrases, and words to avoid just saying 'NO' or to make your 'NO ' more polite.
Try using them in your conversation.
- Not likely.
- No way.
- No thanks.
- Not this time.
- Apologies, but I can’t make it.
- Sorry, maybe another time.
- Nah.
- Sorry.
- I shall not.
- Nope.
- I wish I could make it work.
- That’s not going to work for me.
- No thanks. I have another…
- Sounds fun, but I’m not available.
- I’m not able to commit to that right now.
- I’m not really into it, but thanks for asking!
- I want to, but I’m unable to.
- We appreciate the offer, but …
- If only I could.
- I’d love to - but I can’t.
- By no means.
- I’II need to bow out.
- I’d rather not, thanks.
- Unfortunately not.
- Not for me, thanks.
- I am not accepting anything at this time.
- It is not a good idea for me.
- My body says yes, but my heart says no.
- Unfortunately, it’s not a good time.
- I just don’t have that to give right now.