not especially

phrase

informal
—used to say that one is not very interested in doing something
"Would you like to go to a movie?" "No, not especially."

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The action is zippy, as anything involving bodies falling hundreds of feet or hovercars crashing through glass office buildings is bound to be, but for the most part not especially inventive. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026 Most of the audience shots this year are screaming fans, whose enthusiasm is cute but not especially interesting. — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026 The psychedelic plotline is a bit silly and not especially fresh, rife with MK Ultra conspiracy vibes. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026 Part of that is fair—the entry point into HR is not especially high. — Daria Rudnik, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for not especially

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“Not especially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20especially. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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