Looking for synonyms for not at all? We’ve got you covered!
Here’s a list of other ways to say not at all.
- Absolutely not
- In no way
- By no means
- Under no circumstances
- Nowhere near
- Not in the slightest
- Not in any way
- Not for a moment
- Far from it
- Not remotely
- Not the least bit
- Not by a long shot
- Not in the least
- Not on your life
- No way
Want to learn how to say not at all professionally? Keep reading for examples and use cases.
1. Absolutely Not
When to use: To strongly deny permission or refute a possibility.
Example: “Is there any chance of postponing the project deadline? Absolutely not, we must adhere to the schedule.”
2. In No Way
When to use: To emphasize that something does not apply in any circumstance.
Example: “The budget cuts are in no way a reflection of the team’s performance.”
3. By No Means
When to use: To clarify that something is not true or possible, often in a formal context.
Example: “The project’s delay is by no means indicative of a lack of effort from the team.”
4. Under No Circumstances
When to use: To state a rule or condition that is non-negotiable.
Example: “Under no circumstances should confidential data be shared with unauthorized personnel.”
5. Nowhere Near
When to use: To indicate that the actual situation or number is much less than or far from a particular point.
Example: “Our current sales figures are nowhere near our targets for this quarter.”
6. Not in the Slightest
When to use: To deny completely without any doubt.
Example: “The proposed changes do not concern me in the slightest, as long as quality is maintained.”
7. Not in Any Way
When to use: To emphasize that something is completely unrelated or irrelevant.
Example: “The decision to restructure is not in any way related to the company’s current financial performance.”
8. Not for a Moment
When to use: To express that something was never considered or believed for even a short period.
Example: “Not for a moment did we doubt the team’s commitment to the project.”
9. Far from It
When to use: To suggest that the reality is the opposite of what has been mentioned.
Example: “Is the project complete? Far from it, we still have several phases to go through.”
10. Not Remotely
When to use: To express that something is not at all true or relevant.
Example: “The software’s failure was not remotely related to the team’s competency.”
11. Not the Least Bit
When to use: To emphasize a total lack of something, such as interest or concern.
Example: “The board is not the least bit concerned about the minor delays, given the project’s scope.”
12. Not by a Long Shot
When to use: To state that something is far from being true or achieved.
Example: “Have we reached our fundraising goal? Not by a long shot.”
13. Not in the Least
When to use: Similar to “not in the slightest,” to completely deny any degree of relevance or truth.
Example: “The outcome of the audit was not in the least surprising to the management team.”
14. Not on Your Life
When to use: Informal way to strongly refuse or deny something.
Example: “Would you ever compromise on the quality of your work? Not on your life.”
15. No Way
When to use: Informal, to firmly deny, refuse, or disagree with something.
Example: “No way can we accept the terms of this contract without further negotiation.”
