Ever wonder what idts means? So maybe you just asked someone a question in a text message, on social media or someplace else online and got ‘IDTS’ as a response. But what exactly does that mean?
What Does IDTS Mean?
IDTS stands for “I Don’t Think So“. You definitely say it all the time, but this acronym appears curiously unfamiliar online. IDTS is a variant of the abbreviation IDT (I Don’t Think) and is also related to the word IDK (I Don’t Know). These acronyms share several letters, but their meanings and applications are quite different.
IDTS Facts
IDTS is the equivalent of saying no in person as if there is a little possibility that it will convert into a yes. The person who uses IDTS has assessed the situation, measured all of the obvious criteria, and concluded that something about it is untrue, although the person is still somewhat unsure due to the possibility of missing information.
IDTS is an acronym that should never be used in a formal or professional environment. While it is completely okay to use IDTS when texting with family and friends or on social media. Further, the internet slang IDTS should not be used in professional emails, resumes, or letters.
Given that IDTS is one of the more uncommon sorts of acronyms, you might be better off typing “I don’t think so”. Don’t expect everyone to understand it immediately – even those who appear to be familiar with internet acronyms and text acronyms.
How IDTS Is Used
IDTS is commonly used in response to a yes or no question. When a respondent has decided on no but isn’t really confident, they may use IDTS. IDTS can also be used sarcastically. Identifying sarcasm in plain text on a computer or smartphone screen is much more difficult than observing someone being sarcastic in person, but it’s not necessarily impossible.
If you want to add IDTS to your text/online vocabulary, make sure you use it correctly. It is useful when:
- The individuals you’re texting/chatting with regularly utilize acronyms.
- You’re having a friendly discussion.
Examples
Example 1
Jenny: “Hey, do you think Emily will come for dinner tonight?”
James: Idts.
Here James thinks Emily willn’t come for dinner but he isn’t completely sure about it that’s why James shares his opinion with “idts”.
Example 2
Andrew: Did we have any maths homework?
Jenny: IDTS!
Jenny uses IDTS in this case since she is quite convinced they did not have maths homework, but she is not certain.
