Not in the least Meaning in English
expression
NAHT in thuh LEEST
NOT in thuh LEEST
Definition
Used to emphasize that something is not true at all or there is no degree of something; means 'not at all'.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is formal or emphatic and is often used in spoken or written English to strongly deny something. Commonly follows negative questions. Alternatives in everyday speech include 'not at all' or 'no way.' Often used to politely reassure.
Spanish: en absoluto - para nadaPortuguese (BR): nem um pouco - de jeito nenhumPortuguese (PT): nem por isso - de maneira nenhumaChinese (Simplified): 一点也不Chinese (Traditional): 一點也不Hindi: बिल्कुल नहींArabic: على الإطلاق - أبداًBengali: একেবারেই না - মোটেও নাRussian: нисколько - ничутьJapanese: 全く～ない - 少しも～ないVietnamese: hoàn toàn không - không hềKorean: 전혀 아니다 - 조금도 아니다Turkish: hiçbir şekilde - hiç ama hiçUrdu: ہرگز نہیں - بالکل نہیںIndonesian: sama sekali tidak - tidak sedikit pun
Example Sentences
I am not in the least tired.
basic
Were you afraid? — Not in the least.
basic
That problem worries me not in the least.
basic
Is it annoying you? Not in the least, go ahead.
natural
I was not in the least surprised by the news.
natural
If you think I'm mad, I'm not in the least!
natural