: to a considerable extent or degree
not a little embarrassed by the lack of adequate references — R.W.Chapman
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not a little
Very
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Main Entry: ↑little
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a large amount, or to a large degree
They had sincere respect for her, and not a little affection.
The team was more than a little unlucky to lose by just one point.
Main entry: little
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not a little consternation was caused
■ very
it was not a little puzzling
Useful english dictionary. 2012.