Looking for synonyms for did not? We’ve got you covered!
Here’s a list of other ways to say did not.
- Failed to
- Neglected to
- Did not manage to
- Was unable to
- Refrained from
- Omitted to
- Skipped
- Avoided
- Abstained from
- Bypassed
- Forwent
- Withheld
- Evaded
- Shunned
- Declined
- Missed
- Spurned
- Forewent
- Passed up
- Eschewed
Want to learn how to say did not professionally? Keep reading for examples and use cases.
1. Failed to
When to Use: Suitable for not achieving or not succeeding in doing something.
Example: “The company failed to meet its quarterly sales targets.”
2. Neglected to
When to Use: Appropriate for not giving proper attention or care to something that is one’s responsibility.
Example: “He neglected to update the client on the project’s progress.”
3. Did Not Manage to
When to Use: Best used for not being able to accomplish something.
Example: “She did not manage to complete the report by the deadline.”
4. Was Unable to
When to Use: Suitable for not having the means, knowledge, or opportunity to do something.
Example: “The team was unable to resolve the technical issue before the end of the day.”
5. Refrained from
When to Use: Appropriate for deliberately not doing something.
Example: “The manager refrained from making a decision until all proposals were reviewed.”
6. Omitted to
When to Use: Best used for leaving something out or failing to include something.
Example: “He omitted to mention the key risks in the project overview.”
7. Skipped
When to Use: Suitable for missing out on something or not doing something.
Example: “She skipped the routine check of the equipment, leading to operational issues.”
8. Avoided
When to Use: Appropriate for keeping away from or stopping oneself from doing something.
Example: “The speaker avoided technical jargon to make the presentation understandable.”
9. Abstained from
When to Use: Best used for refraining deliberately from doing something.
Example: “He abstained from voting on the proposal due to a conflict of interest.”
10. Bypassed
When to Use: Suitable for avoiding something by going around it.
Example: “The team bypassed the usual approval process in the interest of time.”
11. Forwent
When to Use: Appropriate for giving up or going without.
Example: “She forwent her bonus to ensure her team members could receive theirs.”
12. Withheld
When to Use: Best used for refraining from giving something that is due or expected.
Example: “The company withheld the product release due to last-minute defects.”
13. Evaded
When to Use: Suitable for escaping or avoiding something, especially by guile or trickery.
Example: “The CEO evaded answering direct questions about the merger.”
14. Shunned
When to Use: Appropriate for persistently avoiding, ignoring, or rejecting someone or something.
Example: “He shunned traditional marketing techniques in favor of digital channels.”
15. Declined
When to Use: Best used for politely refusing to accept or do something.
Example: “She declined the offer to participate in the new project.”
16. Missed
When to Use: Suitable for failing to attend, participate in, or experience.
Example: “He missed the deadline for the grant application.”
17. Spurned
When to Use: Appropriate for rejecting with disdain or contempt.
Example: “The board spurned the initial proposal for restructuring.”
18. Forewent
When to Use: Best used for going without or refraining from.
Example: “They forewent the usual celebrations due to budget constraints.”
19. Passed up
When to Use: Suitable for failing to take advantage of an opportunity.
Example: “She passed up the chance to lead the new project.”
20. Eschewed
When to Use: Appropriate for deliberately avoiding or abstaining from.
Example: “The company eschewed traditional advertising in favor of social media marketing.”
