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hardly

[hahrd-lee] / ˈhɑrd li /
ADVERB
scarcely; with difficulty
Synonyms
STRONGEST
barely comparatively practically rarely seldom simply somewhat
STRONG
just
WEAK
almost inconceivably almost not by a hair by no means detectably faintly gradually imperceptibly infrequently little no more than no way not a bit not at all not by much not likely not markedly not measurably not much not notably not noticeably not often not quite once in a blue moon only only just perceptibly pretty near scantly slightly sparsely sporadically with trouble
Antonyms
STRONGEST
frequently
WEAK
very

Example Sentences

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It’s hardly a far stretch to suggest that global warming is implicated in decreasing sperm count.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

It has even seemed at times like an undeclared war of the sexes is under way, but you would hardly know it from reading “Who Needs Friends.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Levinson is hardly the only person unhappy with their experience buying tickets for this World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the U.S.,

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

"Music and theatre have been the major force in my life, and when I look back, I can hardly believe the journey and the logevity of it all," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

“Tear bag,” I said, but I could hardly get the words out.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff

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