not (in) the least

idiom

: not at all : not in any way or respect
It did not interest me in the least.
That joke was not in the least funny.
I'm not the least worried.

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There were Hmong women with a certain style that never hit the pop culture radar: Tough, streetwise, cocksure and confident, deeply devoted to their families, friends and culture, but not the least bit demure or deferential. Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 2 June 2025 That’s because a whopping 81% of the top selling vehicle colors are not the least bit colorful, according to Edmunds.com, but are rather variations of white (25%), black (22%), gray (20%) and silver (14%). Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 Best of all, this versatile formula looks natural and not the least bit cakey, which is ideal for anyone who wants the best of both worlds. Jennifer Chan, People.com, 21 May 2025 Still, a number of factors favor reaching a deal under Trump 2.0, not the least of which is Iran’s weaker economic and regional standing today, analysts say. Howard Lafranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for not (in) the least

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“Not (in) the least.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20%28in%29%20the%20least. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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