〜どころか

Meaning

Negates what was just stated and emphasizes that reality differs greatly in degree or direction. States a result completely contrary to expectation.

Examples

感謝されるどころか、文句を言われてしまった。 Far from being thanked, I was actually complained at.
雨はやむどころか、ますます激しくなってきた。 Far from stopping, the rain grew even heavier.
彼は日常会話どころか、あいさつもできない。 He cannot even manage a greeting, let alone daily conversation.