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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Interestingly, despite running the most plays in the league out of 13 personnel, the Steelers were not especially efficient, averaging just 3.0 yards per play and 2.8 yards per rush.
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Mike Defabo, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Research suggests that subliminal stimuli tend to have a very narrow role, are not especially long-lasting, and are generally unreliable in terms of impact.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
So, no, the administration is not especially worried about letting criminals roam free.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 3 July 2025
Considine’s a great actor, but not especially menacing or memorable in the role.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 July 2025
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Mike Defabo, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Research suggests that subliminal stimuli tend to have a very narrow role, are not especially long-lasting, and are generally unreliable in terms of impact.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
So, no, the administration is not especially worried about letting criminals roam free.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 3 July 2025
Considine’s a great actor, but not especially menacing or memorable in the role.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 July 2025
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“Not especially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20especially. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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