The word "gerade" has a multitude of meanings depending on the context. I put some examples of "nicht gerade" in number 7.
gerade (1) - straight (without curves or kinks)
Mit dem Lineal eine gerade Linie ziehen.
Einen Draht gerade biegen.
Der Baum ist gerade gewachsen.
Das Bild hängt gerade.
Sie wohnt gerade gegenüber der Kirche.
gerade (2) - genuine or sincere (usually referring to a person)
Er sagt seine Meinung gerade und offen.
gerade (3) - means the same thing as "genau" (exactly, precisely)
Du kommst gerade im rechten Augenblick/Moment.
gerade (4) - means the same thing as "jetzt" (now)
Ich habe gerade keine Zeit.
Er ist gerade unterwegs.
gerade (5) - A very short time ago, just
Ich bin gerade erst zurückgekommen.
gerade (6) - Used to express anger or surprise that something unpleasant has happened.
Musste es gerade heute regnen, wo wir einen Ausflug machen wollten?
Warum passiert so etwas gerade mir?
gerade (7) - nicht gerade: Used to make a negative statement more polite or ironic sounding.
Sie ist nicht gerade ein Genie. (She's not actually a genius)
Das ist nicht gerade das, was ich erwartet habe. (This was not quite what I expected)
Das war nicht gerade geschickt von dir. (That wasn't actually sent by you)
gerade ( - gerade noch: just barely
Das Essen war gerade noch genießbar.
Er hat den Zug gerade noch erreicht.
Sie hat die Prüfung gerade noch bestanden.
gerade (9) - Idiomatically the phrase "Jetzt gerade!" Is used to express that someone did something out of spite or anger, even though someone else didn't allow it or the conditions are not favorable for something.
I copied your answer and will study it. Your answer is the most complete I've seen.
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