nullement

not at all, in no way

adverb nool-MAHN Rare

Usage Note

Nullement is a formal or literary adverb used to deny something completely, equivalent to 'not in the least' or 'by no means'. It is stronger in emphasis than simply pas. In everyday speech pas du tout is far more common; nullement belongs to formal writing, official letters, and elevated speech.

Examples

"Cela ne me dérange nullement."

Natural Translation

That does not bother me in the least.

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