no-no
Example Sentences
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Putting EU money behind nuclear projects was long a no-no, with the 27-nation bloc focusing on renewables in the race to cut planet warming emissions.
From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026
“Natural light is the best. I can’t do a dark house. The no-no of no-nos is bad floor plan and flow, and not enough natural light.”
From MarketWatch • Nov. 24, 2025
Telling shoppers their goods are only worth a fraction of what they originally paid for them is also a no-no for brands.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 19, 2025
“Using AI to help prepare for interview questions is fine, but reading off a screen with interview responses is a total breach of trust and a big no-no for me,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2025
“That’s a no-no, milady,” the imp said, a cold gleam in its eyes.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
