scintilla

American  

[sin-til-uh] / sɪnˈtɪl ə /

noun

1. a minute particle; spark; trace.

   not a scintilla of remorse.

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scintilla British  

/ sɪnˈtɪlə /

noun

1. a minute amount; hint, trace, or particle

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Etymology

Origin of scintilla

1685–95; < Latin: spark

Example Sentences

The church has strongly denied the claims, arguing there is not a “scintilla of evidence” to support allegations of Scientology interference.

From Los Angeles Times

This was, in many ways, a continuation of the fretfulness of Thursday, but against an opponent that had only a scintilla of Greece's ability.

From BBC

If you’re human and have a scintilla of emotional and social intelligence, then you know that psychological and emotional suffering are serious and lead to real-world personal and social dysfunction.

From Salon

No need to exert him any more, not when there was not a scintilla of a threat of a comeback from Scotland.

From BBC

In sentencing Armstrong, Mr Justice McAlinden said that he had not shown "one scintilla of remorse or regret" for his actions.

From BBC