to say the least

phrase

—used to emphasize a statement

She was not happy, to say the least.

Examples of to say the least in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But for more than a decade, his relationship with USC has been complicated, to say the least. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

This stingray is currently known from only two drainage systems, the Demerara River and the río Guanare which is… puzzling, to say the least, as these systems are not obviously connected in modern hydrology. — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Since then, Marvel’s track record has been rocky — to say the least. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 21 July 2026

Even so, to not have a single shot on target in a World Cup final is pretty disappointing to say the least. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Rhymes for to say the least

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• ceased
• creased
• east
• feast
• fleeced
• geest
• greased
• leased
• pieced
• priest
• yeast