Expressions such as hardly, not entirely and by no means carry different strengths of stance. Read the full sentence and context before inferring agreement or rejection.
Practical examples
The result is encouraging, though by no means conclusive.
النتيجة مشجعة، لكنها ليست حاسمة بأي حال.
I am not entirely convinced by that explanation.
لست مقتنعًا تمامًا بذلك التفسير.
That is hardly a minor detail.
يصعب اعتبار ذلك تفصيلًا ثانويًا.