not especially
idiom
informal
—used to say that one is not very interested in doing something
"Would you like to go to a movie?" "No, not especially."
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The other good stuff On its own, a description of the geometry is not especially exciting.
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ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025
There’s still no word on new mainline Mario and Zelda games, but that’s not especially a deal-breaker.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 23 May 2025
Two overtime games to begin the series gave way to a breather Monday, a regulation game not especially close.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 10 June 2025
But, if yesterday's National Academies event is anything to judge by, the leadership is not especially interested.
—ArsTechnica, 4 June 2025
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ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025
There’s still no word on new mainline Mario and Zelda games, but that’s not especially a deal-breaker.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 23 May 2025
Two overtime games to begin the series gave way to a breather Monday, a regulation game not especially close.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 10 June 2025
But, if yesterday's National Academies event is anything to judge by, the leadership is not especially interested.
—ArsTechnica, 4 June 2025
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“Not especially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20especially. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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