None too Meaning in English
expression
ˈnən/ /ˈtu
NUN TOO
nɒn/ /tˈuː
NON TOO
Definition
Used to mean 'not very' or 'not at all,' especially before an adjective or adverb to emphasize that something is less than expected or desired.
Usage & Nuances
Somewhat old-fashioned or literary, but still used in spoken English for emphasis, often negative. Always used before adjectives or adverbs: 'none too happy', 'none too pleased'. Not to be confused with 'not too', which is milder.
Spanish: no muy - nada - pocoPortuguese (BR): nada - pouco - não muitoPortuguese (PT): nada - pouco - não muitoChinese (Simplified): 一点也不 - 并不太Chinese (Traditional): 一點也不 - 並不太Hindi: बिल्कुल नहीं - ज़्यादा नहींArabic: ليس كثيرًا - ليس جدًاBengali: একেবারেই না - খুব কমRussian: совсем не - не оченьJapanese: あまり〜ない - そんなに〜ないVietnamese: không quá - không mấyKorean: 전혀 - 별로 - 그다지Turkish: hiç de - pek deUrdu: بالکل نہیں - زیادہ نہیںIndonesian: tidak terlalu - sama sekali tidak
Example Sentences
He was none too pleased with the results.
basic
The weather was none too warm for swimming.
basic
She is none too sure about her decision.
basic
He looked none too happy when I told him the news.
natural
I'm none too keen on spicy food.
natural
The roads here are none too safe at night.
natural