Not anywhere near/nowhere near Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Underestimate Often Use to suggest something is much less or smaller than believed or hoped. He's nowhere near as tall as I expected. Pro Tip 2/3Not Close In Actions Indicates someone's actions or progress are far from the desired point. I am nowhere near finishing my essay. Pro Tip 3/3Express Disappointment Can express a strong disappointment or dissatisfaction with the current state. The team's performance was nowhere near good enough.