nowhere

/ˈnoʊwɛr/
adverb
  1. In, at, or to no place; not anywhere.
    • I looked for my keys everywhere, but they were nowhere to be found.
    • She wanted to go somewhere exciting, but the map led nowhere.
    • The lost hiker realized he was in the middle of nowhere with no cell service.
  2. Used to indicate that something is not at all close to a particular state or condition (often in phrases like 'nowhere near').
    • The project is nowhere near finished; we still have weeks of work.
    • His explanation was nowhere near clear enough for the students.
    • Her cooking skills are good, but they are nowhere near as good as her mother's.
noun
  1. A place that does not exist or is not important; a state of being unknown or insignificant.
    • After the scandal, her career went nowhere.
    • The small town felt like the middle of nowhere, but the people were friendly.
    • He came from nowhere and suddenly became a famous singer.