shouldn't

contraction

\ ˈshu̇-dᵊnt

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, -dᵊn, dialectal also ˈshu̇-tᵊn(t) or ˈshu̇nt\

Definition of shouldn't

: should not

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shoulder weapon

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The first known use of shouldn't was in 1675

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shouldn't

\ ˈshu̇-dᵊnt

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: should not You shouldn't go.

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