100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "flatly"

Definition

The adverb flatly means in a direct, straightforward, or unequivocal manner. It can convey a sense of finality or lack of emotion, often used in responses to indicate refusal, denial, or disagreement. It can also refer to something being done without enthusiasm or with a flat tone.

Synonyms

• Clearly
• Directly
• Absolutely
• Categorically
• Unambiguously
• Unequivocally
• Firmly
• Decisively
• Honestly

Antonyms

• Ambiguously
• Hesitantly
• Indirectly
• Vaguely
• Uncertainly
• Reluctantly
• Half-heartedly

Examples

1. She flatly refused to attend the meeting.
2. He stated his opinion flatly, without any sugar-coating.
3. The manager flatly denied the allegations against his team.
4. She flatly rejected the idea of moving to a new city.
5. "No," he said flatly, without a hint of doubt.
6. They flatly stated that the project would not continue.
7. He looked at her flatly, showing no emotion.
8. The teacher flatly told the student that late submissions would not be accepted.
9. She answered the question flatly, making her stance clear.
10. The committee flatly opposed the proposed changes.
11. "That's not going to happen," he said flatly.
12. The doctor flatly advised against the surgery.
13. She flatly dismissed the rumors about her personal life.
14. His tone was flatly indifferent as he spoke.
15. The president flatly rejected the proposal put forth by the council.
16. "I won't do that," she replied flatly.
17. He flatly disagreed with the decision made by his colleagues.
18. The child flatly refused to eat his vegetables.
19. The athlete flatly denied using performance-enhancing drugs.
20. She flatly stated her belief in the project's importance.
21. He flatly told his boss that he would not work overtime.
22. The witness flatly contradicted the defendant’s testimony.
23. She flatly turned down his invitation to dinner.
24. The spokesperson flatly denied any connection to the scandal.
25. His answer was flatly unconvincing to the jury.
26. She looked at him flatly, unimpressed by his excuses.
27. They flatly insisted on keeping the original terms of the contract.
28. He replied flatly, showing no interest in the conversation.
29. "I can't help you," she said flatly.
30. The child responded flatly to her mother's request.
31. "That’s impossible," he said flatly.
32. She flatly refused to change her mind.
33. The report flatly contradicts previous findings.
34. He flatly told her that he would not be attending the event.
35. She flatly rejected the notion that she was at fault.
36. His response was flatly negative.
37. "I don’t believe you," she said flatly.
38. They flatly refused to negotiate further.
39. The artist flatly dismissed the critics’ opinions.
40. She flatly stated her intention to leave the job.
41. He flatly denied having any knowledge of the incident.
42. His tone was flatly sarcastic.
43. The team flatly refused to follow the new guidelines.
44. "No way," she said flatly.
45. The proposal was flatly rejected by the board.
46. He answered flatly, not wanting to elaborate.
47. "That's out of the question," she said flatly.
48. The answer was given flatly and without hesitation.
49. She flatly refused to accept the terms of the deal.
50. He answered the question flatly, leaving no room for doubt.
51. The results of the study were flatly surprising.
52. "I won't change my mind," he said flatly.
53. She flatly told him to stop asking.
54. The company flatly denied any wrongdoing.
55. He spoke flatly, his voice devoid of enthusiasm.
56. She flatly stated that she would not participate in the event.
57. The answer came flatly, leaving no room for further questions.
58. "It's not my problem," he replied flatly.
59. The proposal was flatly turned down during the meeting.
60. She looked at him flatly, unimpressed by his charm.
61. He flatly refused the job offer.
62. "That's a lie," she said flatly.
63. The union flatly rejected the company's latest proposal.
64. "No," he replied flatly, to the surprise of everyone.
65. The candidate flatly denied any involvement in the scandal.
66. She flatly refused to testify against her friend.
67. The results were flatly disappointing.
68. "I don't care," she said flatly.
69. "You can't make me," he replied flatly.
70. The decision was flatly opposed by the community.
71. She flatly stated that she would not participate in any discussions.
72. The team flatly denied the accusations leveled against them.
73. His voice was flatly monotone.
74. "That's not true," she said flatly.
75. They flatly insisted on their rights.
76. He flatly stated his refusal to comply.
77. The results were flatly contradictory to expectations.
78. "I won’t go," she said flatly.
79. The teacher flatly refused to accept late assignments.
80. He looked at her flatly, showing no concern.
81. The statement was flatly rejected by the audience.
82. "That’s not going to work," he replied flatly.
83. She answered flatly, firmly standing her ground.
84. The report was flatly criticized by experts.
85. He flatly refused to apologize.
86. "I can't help you," she said flatly.
87. The witness flatly denied seeing anything unusual.
88. "That's a terrible idea," he said flatly.
89. She flatly stated that she would not attend the conference.
90. The new policy was flatly rejected by the staff.
91. "I refuse to believe that," he said flatly.
92. The proposal was met with a flatly negative response.
93. "I have no interest," she replied flatly.
94. The answer was delivered flatly, lacking enthusiasm.
95. He flatly denied any wrongdoing.
96. "That's not happening," she said flatly.
97. The athlete flatly refused to comment on the issue.
98. He looked at her flatly, showing indifference.
99. "I won’t change my plans," she said flatly.
100. The policy was flatly criticized by the public.