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The most unhappy vs The unhappiest

Both 'the most unhappy' and 'the unhappiest' are correct constructions in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'The most unhappy' is more formal and literary, while 'the unhappiest' is more commonly used in everyday language. The choice between them depends on the style and tone you want to convey.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 8594 views

The most unhappy

This phrase is correct and is commonly used in formal and literary contexts.

This phrase is used to describe the superlative degree of unhappiness in a more formal or literary style.

Examples:

  • She looked like the most unhappy person in the room.
  • It was the most unhappy day of his life.
  • Jul 25, 2024 ... Anyone else feel like they have the most unhappy babies in the world? ranting & venting. Twin boys almost 5 months old now. I keep waiting ...
  • Aug 5, 2019 ... I wouldn't say we are the most unhappy type. We just see the true value of life and other things really fast and really easy. Just because we ...
  • Apr 22, 2016 ... Opinions on this study about liberals (especially men) being the most unhappy? ... Seems like liberalism can take a toll on you. Especially for ...
  • Oct 19, 2021 ... Is this the most unhappy role in the workforce? When it comes to being overworked, underappreciated and undervalued, one cohort in the ...
  • Jan 9, 2017 ... Wilkes-Barre Faces Heroin Scourge Turning It Into 'the Most Unhappy Place in America'. Last year there were 137 fatal drug overdoses in a ...
  • The Investing Expert: We're Raising The Most Unhappy Generation In History! The Unseen Link Between Marriage & Wealth! Hard Work Doesn't Build Wealth ...
  • ... the most unhappy people on earth are people that dream and never execute. . But here's the great news - anyone can execute. You don't have to be that smart ...
  • May 2, 2023 ... Are this and other Model S forums the most unhappy car forums on Earth? As a car nut that has spent way too much of his life on many ...
  • May 6, 2022 ... What do you do when your elderly parent is the most unhappy person you know? Follow. Unfollow. Share. X. Share with friends. Send To: Your E- ...
  • Dear Law Student: I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that the profession that you are about to enter is one of the most unhappy and unhealthy on ...

Alternatives:

  • the least happy
  • the most sorrowful
  • the most miserable
  • the most despondent
  • the most dejected

The unhappiest

This phrase is correct and is commonly used in everyday language.

This phrase is used to describe the superlative degree of unhappiness in a more casual or everyday context.

Examples:

  • She is the unhappiest person I know.
  • It was the unhappiest moment of my life.
  • Oct 9, 2022 ... The unhappiest one is someone who obsesses over a past he missed out on and a future that will never satisfy that obsession.
  • Nov 20, 2019 ... I'm willing to bet infp and infj are the unhappiest. As an infp, with three sisters, both parents and three of my first cousins being a mix of ...
  • Sep 15, 2024 ... ... the unhappiest states in the nation. Article. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. Upvote 665. Downvote
  • Jun 16, 2020 ... Poll: Americans are the unhappiest they've been in 50 years ... ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — It's been a rough year for the American psyche. Folks ...
  • Expats in Germany Are among the Unhappiest & Loneliest Worldwide ... Expats have a very hard time making friends, finding housing, and dealing with Germany's lack ...
  • Dec 17, 2008 ... Holy Crap: The Unhappiest Place on Earth · Christmas is right around the corner and, like any God-fearing American, I'm already celebrating in ...
  • Oct 6, 2019 ... Why are the expats the unhappiest in the happiest country in the world? The survey continues with some further explanation: "For example, 70% of ...
  • Dec 7, 2023 ... “To me, the unhappiest people in the world are those in the watering places…Palm Beach…going to parties every night, playing golf every ...
  • Sep 15, 2024 ... Tennessee ranked among the unhappiest states, landing at No. 47 on the list. The state ranked above West Virginia, Arkansas and Louisiana.
  • Dec 2, 2013 ... The Unhappiest Time of Year. The holiday season is in full gear and for most people the holidays are a time of family, feasts, and fun. But ...

Alternatives:

  • the most unhappy
  • the least happy
  • the most miserable
  • the most despondent
  • the most dejected

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