100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "hardly"

Definition

The adverb hardly is used to indicate that something is only just the case or that something is almost not true at all. It often expresses a sense of scarcity or a minimal degree of something. The term is commonly employed to convey a negative or limiting condition.

1. Barely or scarcely: Used to emphasize that something is only just happening or being done.
   • Example: "She hardly had time to finish her homework."
2. Not at all: Used to suggest that something is not true or does not happen.
   • Example: "I can hardly believe what you just said."

Synonyms

• Barely
• Scarcely
• Almost not
• Rarely
• Few

Antonyms

• Completely
• Fully
• Very
• Often
• Abundantly

Examples

1. She hardly knew anyone at the party.
2. He hardly touched his dinner.
3. They hardly had enough money to get by.
4. I can hardly wait for the weekend.
5. The weather has hardly changed since last week.
6. She hardly ever goes to the gym.
7. He hardly made a sound during the movie.
8. We hardly saw any wildlife on our hike.
9. They hardly acknowledged my presence.
10. I hardly remember what happened last night.
11. She hardly seemed interested in the topic.
12. He hardly believed his luck.
13. The team hardly won any matches this season.
14. They hardly spoke a word to each other.
15. She hardly finished her report on time.
16. I hardly recognize you with that new hairstyle.
17. He hardly had a chance to explain himself.
18. We hardly noticed the change in temperature.
19. They hardly ever travel abroad.
20. I hardly think that’s a good idea.
21. She hardly slept the night before the exam.
22. The book was so boring that I hardly got through the first chapter.
23. He hardly had any friends in school.
24. I can hardly hear you over the noise.
25. She hardly smiled during the event.
26. The company hardly made any profit last year.
27. They hardly acknowledged the award.
28. He hardly had time to prepare for the meeting.
29. She hardly noticed the changes in her appearance.
30. I hardly see the point in arguing.
31. He hardly ever takes a vacation.
32. The movie was hardly worth watching.
33. We hardly got any rain this month.
34. She hardly paid attention in class.
35. He hardly knew how to respond.
36. They hardly felt the earthquake.
37. I hardly think that was the right decision.
38. She hardly made any progress on her project.
39. He hardly looked up from his phone.
40. The team hardly practiced before the big game.
41. I hardly recognize this place anymore.
42. They hardly had any time to relax.
43. She hardly ever complains about her job.
44. I can hardly contain my excitement.
45. He hardly made any effort to succeed.
46. The children hardly played outside this week.
47. She hardly remembered her childhood.
48. He hardly ever gets upset.
49. They hardly celebrated their anniversary.
50. I hardly noticed the time passing.
51. She hardly reacted to the news.
52. The task was so easy that I hardly broke a sweat.
53. He hardly participated in the discussion.
54. They hardly knew what to expect.
55. I can hardly believe it’s already December.
56. She hardly had any say in the matter.
57. He hardly changed his routine.
58. They hardly went out during the winter months.
59. I hardly think that will work.
60. She hardly glanced at the report.
61. He could hardly keep his eyes open.
62. They hardly made a dent in the workload.
63. I hardly recognized the city after so many years.
64. She hardly made eye contact.
65. He hardly had a moment to himself.
66. They hardly understood the instructions.
67. I hardly feel like going out tonight.
68. She hardly celebrated her birthday.
69. He hardly had any choice in the matter.
70. They hardly finished the project on time.
71. I hardly remember the last time we met.
72. She hardly knows how to cook.
73. He hardly ever visits his family.
74. They hardly made any noise during the performance.
75. I can hardly believe how fast time flies.
76. She hardly touched the surface of the topic.
77. He hardly ever reads fiction.
78. They hardly spoke during the meeting.
79. I hardly got any sleep last night.
80. She hardly noticed the change in his behavior.
81. He hardly had any luck at the casino.
82. They hardly ever see each other anymore.
83. I hardly think that’s the best solution.
84. She hardly made a dent in her to-do list.
85. He can hardly believe his eyes.
86. They hardly left the house all weekend.
87. I hardly had time for breakfast this morning.
88. She hardly seems to care about the outcome.
89. He hardly participated in the project.
90. They hardly acknowledged my contribution.
91. I hardly think it’s worth the effort.
92. She hardly looked at the menu.
93. He hardly ever shows up on time.
94. They hardly knew the truth.
95. I can hardly remember how to play that game.
96. She hardly ever laughs.
97. He hardly made a difference in the situation.
98. They hardly discussed the matter further.
99. I hardly felt the effects of the medicine.
100. She hardly knew what to say in response.