how to get element that does not start with particular name

Question

$('[name^="field_"][type="checkbox"]');

Above gives the list of checkboxes with name that start with field_.

How can I get all the checkboxes that does not start with field_

Any help is appreciated.

Answer 1

$('[type="checkbox"]:not([name^="field_"])');

Answer 2

Lets say we want all "a" tags which do not have class starting with "comment". This is what you will call

$('a:not([class^="comment"])')