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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 • 8519 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.

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She's the most unhappy person I know.
James was - is - probably the most unhappy human being I've ever met.
What would make you the most unhappy?
On the contrary, the regime would be most unhappy if they knew I was here.
A most unhappy one, i would do much t' atome them, for the love i bear to cassio.
We supported Mr Torres Couto's report and I should like to reiterate my group's support for it today. Nevertheless, I am most unhappy with the procedural arrangements.
His Majesty would be most unhappy to hear that.
This German embassy affair has made me most unhappy.
- A most unhappy affair, Robie.
What shocks me the most is that anyone could want me to be so unhappy.
I would have been most unhappy to have lost it.
But the resolution says what needs to be said, and the most important thing is that we now promise each other to keep a sharp eye open for any means of helping, any means of contributing to stability in this unhappy part of the world.
I know the airlines are unhappy;I know the environmentalists are unhappy.
"His Majesty would be most unhappy to hear that."
Mr President. I would have been most unhappy, indeed I would not have been able to sleep, had you not given me this opportunity to speak.
The Commission is not of the opinion that the IKEA Rail experience has been unhappy.
I make the people I care about unhappy in the process.
Sir, Admiral Clancy was unhappy over the loss of the Sentinel project.
Even in the midst of all the crazy unhappy bits.
Even if the reason for their happiness made the first person unhappy.

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.

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The unhappiest guy in the building is in charge of morale.
The unhappiest guy in the building is in charge of morale.
You'll be the unhappiest little courier in no time.
And also one of the unhappiest.
Some of the unhappiest times of my life have been with my kids.
It should be the unhappiest time in a boy's life.
It's the unhappiest man in the world, is what it is.
To me, the unhappiest people of the world are retired.
Help me, don't leave me! I'm the unhappiest girl alive!
You and me, Nunik, we can become the two happiest or unhappiest beings in the world.

Alternatives:

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

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