Whatsoever

/ˌwɒtˈsoʊˌɛvər/

Meaning & Definition

adverb
At all; of any kind.
I have no interest in that subject whatsoever.
Used for emphasis, especially after a negative.
There were no complaints whatsoever about the service.
Of any sort; at all.
He has no experience whatsoever in this field.

Etymology

Middle English 'what so ever', meaning 'whatever'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

none whatsoever
No amount or degree of something at all.
whatsoever it takes
By any means necessary; whatever is needed.
whatever the case may be
Regardless of the circumstances.

Related Words

what
Used to ask for information about something.
any
One or some, no matter which.

Slang Meanings

Not at all.
I didn't care what they thought, not whatsoever.
No way.
That's not happening, whatsoever.