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Rule "dunno (don't know)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: dunno (don't know)
Message: The word 'dunno' is informal.
Category: Style (ID: STYLE)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/i-dont-know-synonyms/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Dunno what you mean.
    Correction suggestion: Don't know
  • Really dunno what you are talking about.
    Correction suggestion: don't know
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Dunno is my name.
ID: DUNNO [3]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-22 22:33:09 +0100)