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

Some computer models do suggest a chance of higher pressure and drier weather towards the end of the month but this is by no means certain.

From BBC

Yet the American is by no means the outright favourite for gold in his pursuit of a third consecutive global title.

From BBC

Jordan was by no means a finished product on arrival at Hutchinson.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Related Words

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