least of all
phrase
: especially not
no one, least of all the children, paid attention
Examples of least of all in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Spread thin across years and HR departments, and slow enough that no one had to notice the pattern, least of all the people making it.
—
Aparna Rae,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Aparna Rae,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Least of all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/least%20of%20all. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
