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far from

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far from something

also far from doing something

not at all We were far from disappointed when they canceled the invitation. Far from declaring victory, he was thinking of what to do if he lost.

Usage notes: usually used to show that a result of action was not expected or wanted

Related vocabulary: a far cry from something

See also: far

far from

see under far cry from.

See also: far

far from

Not at all; anything but: You are far from a failure.

See also: far