far from

phrase

: of a distinctly different and especially opposite quality than

the trip was far from a failure

Examples of far from in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But, beyond promises to cut benefits for migrants and foreigners, the AfD’s economic program is far from populist; the Party wants to slash corporate taxes and abolish inheritance and wealth taxes. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2026

Still, the mechanics of breaking up a school district are far from straightforward. — Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026

Although this is far from an agreement to meet, Kim Jong Un is not closing the door. — Stephen E. Biegun, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2026

Investigate First Massie’s allegations are serious, and Hegseth is far from a popular figure with either party. — Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for far from

• become
• checksum
• humdrum
• income
• outcome
• pisum
• succumb
• therefrom
• wherefrom
• abomasum
• bum
• chum