well, i never

interjection
UK: /ˌwel aɪ ˈnevər/
US: /ˌwel aɪ ˈnevər/

  1. An expression of surprise or shock.

    1. Well, I never! You actually did the dishes without being asked.
    2. Well, I never thought I'd see the day when he apologized so sincerely.

  2. Used to express disbelief or mild indignation.

    1. Well, I never! Someone ate my sandwich from the fridge.
    2. To think they blamed it on me, well, I never heard such a thing!

Synonyms

indeed my goodness you don't say really good heavens
well, i never idiom

  1. An expression indicating strong disbelief or astonishment about something that has been said or done.

    1. "He said he doesn't like chocolate." "Well, I never!"
    2. "She quit her job to travel the world." "Well, I never expected that from her!"

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "well, i never" in English means: An expression of surprise or shock., Used to express disbelief or mild indignation..

The phonetic transcription of "well, i never" is /ˌwel aɪ ˈnevər/ in British English and /ˌwel aɪ ˈnevər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "well, i never": indeed, my goodness, you don't say, really, good heavens.

Example usage of "well, i never": "Well, I never! You actually did the dishes without being asked.". More examples on the page.