barely dent

Frequency: 5.14.2 per million words

To damage something like confidence or pride to a very small or almost unnoticeable degree.

dentADVERB + dent (verb: damage sth figuratively)

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barely

Examples (10)

  • The criticism seemed harsh, but it barely dented his confidence.
  • Despite the scandal, the negative press barely dented the celebrity's reputation.
  • The long delay barely dented the crowd's enthusiasm for the concert.
  • The new competitor's launch barely dented our quarterly profits.
  • Losing the first round of the competition barely dented her ego; she was sure she'd win the next.
  • Their aggressive marketing campaign has barely dented our market share.
  • A week of work has barely dented the huge pile of paperwork on my desk.
  • Even the expensive repair costs barely dented their substantial savings.
  • The hailstones were small and barely dented the car's roof.
  • This minor setback will barely dent the project's overall progress.