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🤟 How to sign
To sign "WON'T" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your dominant hand in an "A" handshape starting at your forehead, then move it forward and down while opening to a "5" handshape, representing refusal or unwillingness.
📖 Word definition
Will not; expressing future refusal, unwillingness, or determination not to do something.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Start with "A" handshape (closed fist with thumb on side), end with "5" handshape (open hand).
- Starting Position: Dominant hand at forehead level, "A" handshape touching or near temple.
- Movement: Move hand forward and slightly downward while opening to "5" handshape.
- Path: Smooth forward motion away from head, showing rejection or refusal.
- Hand Orientation: Palm faces outward in final position, fingers spread.
- Facial Expression: Firm, determined expression showing resolve or refusal.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong starting position: Start at forehead/temple area, not chin or chest.
❌ No handshape change: Must transition from "A" to "5" handshape during movement.
❌ Weak movement: Use decisive forward motion showing determination.
❌ Wrong facial expression: Show firmness, not casual or uncertain expression.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I won't go there."
How to sign: Point to yourself ("I") → sign "won't" (A to 5 from forehead) → sign "go" (index fingers point and move forward) → sign "there" (point to location).
"She won't eat vegetables."
How to sign: Point to her ("she") → sign "won't" → sign "eat" (fingers to mouth) → sign "vegetables" (V hand twists at corner of mouth).
"They won't listen."
How to sign: Point to them ("they") → sign "won't" → sign "listen" (cupped hand behind ear, then move to flat hand on ear).