Anything but

phrase

Very different from.

His results were anything but satisfactory.
Visual representation of "anything but" - Very different from

Often appears as...

  • anything but perfect
  • anything but satisfactory
phrase

Nowhere near.

The experience was anything but pleasant.
Visual representation of "anything but" - Nowhere near

Often appears as...

  • anything but pleasant
  • anything but easy
phrase

Not at all.

She was anything but quiet.
Visual representation of "anything but" - Not at all

Often appears as...

  • anything but quiet
  • anything but relaxed
phrase

Very different from.

His results were anything but satisfactory.
Visual representation of "anything but" - Very different from

Often appears as...

  • anything but perfect
  • anything but satisfactory
phrase

Nowhere near.

The experience was anything but pleasant.
Visual representation of "anything but" - Nowhere near

Often appears as...

  • anything but pleasant
  • anything but easy
phrase

Not at all.

She was anything but quiet.
Visual representation of "anything but" - Not at all

Often appears as...

  • anything but quiet
  • anything but relaxed
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "anything but"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expectation Clash

Use it when someone's expectation is the opposite of reality.

Illustration for Expectation Clash
I expected a gourmet meal, but it was anything but.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Highlight Disappointment

Ideal for expressing a strong sense of disappointment or frustration.

Illustration for Highlight Disappointment
The party was dull, anything but the fun we anticipated.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Sarcastic Tone

Often accompanies a sarcastic or ironic remark.

Illustration for Sarcastic Tone
A wise decision, driving in the snow without chains, anything but.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expectation Clash

Use it when someone's expectation is the opposite of reality.

Illustration for Expectation Clash
I expected a gourmet meal, but it was anything but.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Highlight Disappointment

Ideal for expressing a strong sense of disappointment or frustration.

Illustration for Highlight Disappointment
The party was dull, anything but the fun we anticipated.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Sarcastic Tone

Often accompanies a sarcastic or ironic remark.

Illustration for Sarcastic Tone
A wise decision, driving in the snow without chains, anything but.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expectation Clash

Use it when someone's expectation is the opposite of reality.

Illustration for Expectation Clash
I expected a gourmet meal, but it was anything but.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Highlight Disappointment

Ideal for expressing a strong sense of disappointment or frustration.

Illustration for Highlight Disappointment
The party was dull, anything but the fun we anticipated.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Sarcastic Tone

Often accompanies a sarcastic or ironic remark.

Illustration for Sarcastic Tone
A wise decision, driving in the snow without chains, anything but.
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