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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Black plastic nursery containers work great for this purpose, albeit not especially attractive on the back patio.
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Derek Carwood,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
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“Not especially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20especially. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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