I was also not

USAGE SUMMARY

"I was also not" is correct and can be used in written English.
You can use this phrase when you want to emphasize that something did not apply to you as well. For example: "Everyone in the group was excited to go to the beach, but I was also not looking forward to it."

✓ Grammatically correct

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Exact Expressions

24 human-written examples

But I was also not being disingenuous.

The New York Times - Arts

I was also not confident it was working as intended.

Yale University

I was also not prepared for the city.

The New York Times

But given my own lack of enthusiasm about the style, I was also not surprised to see some grumpy reactions.

The New York Times - Food

I was also not so sure I wanted to live in close proximity to any friend, however well-intentioned the plan.

The New York Times

Hours before Wolf wrote on Facebook and in another part of the world, the Times of Israel, a publication with which I was also not familiar, published an article on its website containing a graphically violent and racist diatribe against the Palestinian people and calling for their "extermination".

The Guardian

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Similar Expressions

36 human-written examples

"I'm also not getting married".

The New Yorker

"I'm also not too handy.

The New York Times

I am also not mechanical.

The Guardian - Business

"I'm also not a fleeing felon".

The New York Times

I'm also not the most enlightened.

The New Yorker

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When using "I was also not", ensure it clearly connects to a previous statement, reinforcing the idea that something else didn't apply to you either. For example: "He didn't like the movie, and I was also not impressed by it."

Common error

Avoid using "I was also not" without a clear preceding statement. This can leave the reader confused about what you're negating. Always ensure the context is established before using this phrase. For example, instead of just saying "I was also not happy," provide the initial context: "The food was cold; I was also not happy with the service."

Linguistic Context

The phrase "I was also not" primarily functions as a conjunction to connect a negative statement about oneself to a previous negative statement about someone or something else. As Ludwig AI confirms, this phrase is grammatically correct and commonly used.

Expression frequency: Common

Frequent in

News & Media

75%

Academia

12%

Science

8%

Less common in

Formal & Business

5%

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "I was also not" is a grammatically sound and frequently used phrase, as validated by Ludwig AI. It functions as a conjunction, connecting a personal negative statement to a prior one. Primarily found in news and media, its purpose is to express shared experience in a negative context. To ensure clarity, always provide context for what's being negated. For variety, consider alternatives like "neither was I" or "I wasn't either", but "I was also not" remains a reliable way to convey shared negativity.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

I wasn't either

Uses a contraction of "was not" and "either" to show agreement with a previous negative statement.

Nor was I

Inverts the sentence structure for emphasis, using "nor" to connect to a previous negative statement.

I, too, was not

Adds "too" for emphasis, indicating that the speaker is also included in a group of people who share a negative experience or characteristic.

Neither was I

Uses "neither" to connect with a previous negative statement showing someone is in the same situation.

I was not either

Similar to "I wasn't either" but without the contraction, providing a slightly more formal tone.

I did not also

Reorders the words slightly, emphasizing that the speaker did not do something in addition to something else.

I also did not

A simpler variation of the original, focusing on the action not being done.

It wasn't the case for me either

This is more verbose and emphasizes the situation didn't apply to the speaker.

That didn't apply to me either

Indicates that a certain situation or condition did not affect the speaker, aligning with a previously mentioned negative state.

I shared the same lack

Expresses having the same deficiency or absence of something as someone else.

FAQs

How can I use "I was also not" in a sentence?

Use "I was also not" to express that a statement is true for you as well as someone else. For example: "He didn't understand the instructions, and I was also not clear on them."

What's a more concise way to say "I was also not"?

You can use alternatives like "neither was I" or "nor was I" for a more succinct expression. For example: "He didn't enjoy the party, neither was I."

Is it correct to say "I wasn't also" instead of "I was also not"?

While understandable, "I wasn't also" is less common and can sound awkward. "I was also not" is generally preferred for clarity and natural flow.

What's the difference between "I was also not" and "I wasn't either"?

"I wasn't either" is generally used as a direct response to a negative statement. "I was also not" can be used more broadly within a sentence to connect to a previous negative idea. They are generally interchangeable, but "I wasn't either" is more conversational.