This is the 5455th most frequent Japanese word.
あんまり
"あんまり" means "not much," "not very," or "too (excessively)," depending on context.
In this sentence, "あんまり" is used to mean 'not much' when describing the quantity that was eaten.
あんまり食べられなかった。
I couldn't eat much.
Here, "あんまり" is used to mean 'too' or 'excessively,' indicating an intense condition.
あんまり暑いときは外に出ないほうがいい。
It's best not to go outside when it's too hot.
In this example, "あんまり" is used in a negative context to mean 'not very,' commenting on the level of seriousness.