in the least

• Wird verwendet, um eine Verneinung zu verstärken, im Sinne von 'überhaupt' oder 'im Geringsten'. Häufig in Wendungen wie 'not in the least', um auszudrücken, dass etwas in keiner Weise oder keinem Grad zutrifft.

A phrase used to emphasize a negative statement, meaning 'at all' or 'to the smallest degree possible.' Often used in expressions like 'not in the least' to indicate no amount or degree of something.

1. Not at allB2formal

   Used to emphasize a negative statement, meaning 'not even a small amount' or 'not in any way'.

   Nicht im Geringsten

   • I am not interested in the least in that proposal.
   • He didn't seem surprised in the least by the news.
   • She wasn't offended in the least by his comment.