The word 決して, when used with the negative form of a verb, adjective, etc. expresses strong negation of an idea or situation. It often translates as "never", "by no means", or "not in the least."
今日の試験は決してやさしくありませんでしたが、みんなよくできていました。
Today's test was not easy by any means, but everyone was able to do well on it.
カナトは決して嫌いじゃないんだけど、時々ちょっと怒らせる傾向があるんだな。
I don't hate Kanato in the least, but sometimes he has a tendency to make me a little angry.
彼は決して悪い人間ではない。ちょっとわがままなだけだ。
He's definitely not a bad person. He's just a little selfish.
リーさんはあの銀行を決してかすめなかったんだ、バカ。
You idiot, Lee-san never robbed that bank.
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