Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

in-the-slightest

phrase
/ɪn ðə ˈslaɪtɪst/
Definition
Not at all; in no way.
Examples
  • I do not agree with you in the slightest.
  • She wasn’t affected by the criticism in the slightest.
  • He doesn’t care about the outcome in the slightest.
Meaning
This phrase is used to express that something is not true or does not apply in the least. It emphasizes the absence of even the smallest degree of whatever is being discussed.
Synonyms
  • not at all
  • in no way
  • by no means