How to perform a query that returns all the objects that don't have a specific value in an array property?

[dandv]

Hi @fzaffarana,

The problem here is actually with finding an object for which a given text element does Not appear in an array; returning object #4 is secondary and could be done with a nested where filter.

As of now, Weaviate doesn’t support finding objects in which the specified array does not contain an element. Your GraphQL query arguably returns object #1 as a correct result because keyword2 (and keyword3) in the array are NotEqual to keyword1.

You may want to follow this forum thread and the associated GitHub issue:

[API Feedback] Naming for new Array filters operators

For context, see this post and this comment with some thoughts on naming. Essentially we will support two new operators that work with arrays. I will describe them in high-level terms trying to avoid any naming suggestions in my description. What should those operators be called? Operator 1: Any of the items must be contained in the array Example: Object has prop languages with values ["Chinese", "French", "English"] User searches for ["French", "English"] The object is a match and is ret…