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. 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 See All Example Sentences for not especially

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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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