by no means

1. Also, not by any means. In no way, certainly not. For example, He is by no means a weak opponent, or Not by any means will I go along with that decision. [Late 1400s]

Example Sentences

The exact number, and their order, is by no means certain however: Kim is very secretive about his family, only introducing his wife to the public after they had been married for some time.

From BBC

Consider these examples, which are by no means encyclopedic.

From Salon

While piano building may be deemed among the most endangered, Yorkshire Pianos owner Adam Cox insists it is by no means a dying art.

From BBC

Considering that they grew up in a stagnant culture suffused with right-wing propaganda, holding liberal views is by no means certain.

From Salon

While this may be an easier endeavour than defining the terms of a peace deal, it will by no means be straightforward.

From BBC

Related Words

• barely 
• comparatively 
• practically 
• rarely 
• seldom 
• simply 
• somewhat