The news is 'hardly' surprising. = The news is 'hardly' a surprise. [=the news is not surprising at all]
“Is this a new idea for a movie?” “'Hardly'! I've seen dozens of movies just like it.”
I could 'hardly' believe my eyes. [=it was difficult to believe what I was seeing]
(..) Toys are for playtime. Speaking of playtime, they're lining up out there! -How many? -There must be dozens. l can hardly wait! Places, everyone! At last! l'm gonna get played with! -Rex? -Come to papa. . (..)2010 Toy Story 3