What Is Another Way to Say “No One”?

Looking for synonyms for no one? We’ve got you covered!

Here’s a list of other ways to say no one.

  • Nobody
  • Not a soul
  • Not anyone
  • No person
  • None
  • Zero people
  • Not a single person
  • Not one individual
  • Not anybody
  • Nil individuals
  • Not a living soul
  • No human
  • Nobody whatsoever
  • Not one soul
  • Absolutely no one

Want to learn how to say no one professionally? Keep reading for examples and use cases.

1. Nobody

Used in informal or general contexts to mean no person.

  • Example: “Nobody in the office knew how to resolve the server issue.”

2. Not a Soul

Appropriate for emphasizing the complete absence of people in a given situation.

  • Example: “When I arrived at the meeting room, there was not a soul in sight.”

3. Not Anyone

Suitable for negating the presence of any person in a particular context.

  • Example: “Not anyone in the team has experience with this kind of project.”

4. No Person

A formal way of stating that no individual is involved or present.

  • Example: “No person has been authorized to access these confidential files.”

5. None

Used for stating that not even one person is involved or present.

  • Example: “None were able to answer the client’s tough questions.”

6. Zero People

A more emphatic way of saying that no people are present or involved.

  • Example: “There were zero people at the early morning workshop.”

7. Not a Single Person

Emphasizes the absence of even one individual from a group.

  • Example: “Not a single person in the department agreed with the new policy.”

8. Not One Individual

Used for emphasizing the absence of individuals in a particular situation.

  • Example: “Not one individual in the company has encountered this issue before.”

9. Not Anybody

Similar to ‘nobody’, used in contexts negating the presence of any person.

  • Example: “There wasn’t anybody in the office who could fix the photocopier.”

10. Nil Individuals

A formal or emphatic way of saying that there are no individuals present or involved.

  • Example: “The survey showed that nil individuals preferred the old system.”

11. Not a Living Soul

Used for dramatic emphasis on the absence of people.

  • Example: “By the time I left, there wasn’t a living soul in the building.”

12. No Human

Emphasizes the absence of human presence.

  • Example: “No human at the company had knowledge of the security breach.”

13. Nobody Whatsoever

Used for strong emphasis on the complete absence of people.

  • Example: “There was nobody whatsoever in the technical support team who could assist.”

14. Not One Soul

Another way of emphasizing the absence of even a single person.

  • Example: “Not one soul in the audience questioned the speaker’s argument.”

15. Absolutely No One

Used for emphatically stating the absence of people.

  • Example: “Absolutely no one in the office knew about the merger beforehand.”

Linda Brown