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oughtn't 

Verb: Should not. The opposite of ought.
"Maybe we ought to eat some beans. Well, maybe we oughtn't."
oughtn't by RayJay1111 November 20, 2017

oughting 

The act of not doing what you are supposed to, instead dithering to waste your time as a deadline draws close.
I was at the office all night oughting to write a report.
oughting by snafu allthesame February 4, 2008

oughtn't've 

Should'nt have
If I try to move him, They'll say I oughtn't've.
oughtn't've by L32ch!3 May 25, 2017

Oughtonomy 

To speak with Deontic Modality
To say 'you should do that' is speaking with Oughtonomy
Oughtonomy by Jimbobaii January 10, 2022

oughtness 

the quality or state of being morally obligatory
<to each such duty belongs a feeling of oughtness — W. H. Kilpatrick>
oughtness by davidr1701 May 12, 2016