not like that

adverb
UK: /nɒt laɪk ðæt/
US: /nɑːt laɪk ðæt/

  1. In a way that is unexpected, inappropriate, or undesirable.

    1. I didn't mean to say it not like that, I'm sorry for my words. [ ] [ ]
    2. The project went not like that, we had planned so we need a new approach now. [ ] [ ]

  2. Expressing denial or disagreement with a previous statement or action.

    1. He said he was quitting, but I think it's not like that at all, he loves his job. [ ] [ ]
    2. You think I did it on purpose? It's not like that I swear, it was an accident with me. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

misunderstood
not like that idiom

  1. Used to correct a misunderstanding or misinterpretation of something said or done.

    1. I helped her but not like that, I just opened the door for her. [ ] [ ]
    2. He touched her arm, but not like that, he was just trying to get her attention in the crowd. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "not like that" in English means: In a way that is unexpected, inappropriate, or undesirable., Expressing denial or disagreement with a previous statement or action..

The phonetic transcription of "not like that" is /nɒt laɪk ðæt/ in British English and /nɑːt laɪk ðæt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "not like that": misunderstood.

Example usage of "not like that": "I didn't mean to say it not like that, I'm sorry for my words.". More examples on the page.