Synonyms of let alone

let alone

conjunction

as in not to mention

to say nothing of

I don't have enough money for a new car, let alone a luxury sedan

Synonyms & Similar Words

• not to mention
• never mind
• much less
• still less

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of let alone

In Belly’s case, making the Paris decision—let alone the decision of which brother to be with—involves critical-thinking skills and a sense of self, neither of which is a trivial quality. —Greta Rainbow, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025

Younger generations are reportedly less likely to socialize in person and less likely to enjoy, let alone voluntarily engage in, unscripted, spontaneous conversation. —Linda-Marie Barrett september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025

Gen Z is staring up from the bottom of the corporate ladder, but with AI job automation and economic headwinds, the prospect of landing a job—let alone climbing the greasy pole—is more daunting than ever. —Preston Fore, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025

But outside zone takes a big time investment to run at all, let alone run well. —Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025