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hardly

/ˈhɑːdli/
adverb
  1. (manner) Firmly, vigorously, with strength or exertion.

  2. (manner) Harshly, severely; in a hard manner.

    "I can't really deal hardly with people."

  3. With difficulty.

Synonymsbarely, just, only just, scarcely
interjection
  1. Not really.

    "I think the Beatles are a really overrated band. ― Hardly!"

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