Learn how to use the comparative “less famous” and superlative “least famous” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “unfamous”?

The comparative form of “unfamous” is “less famous”.

Example

He is less famous than his brother who is a famous actor.

Example

The restaurant is less famous compared to the other popular ones in the city.

What is the superlative form of “unfamous”?

The superlative form of “unfamous” is “least famous”.

Example

Among all the contestants, she is the least famous.

Example

The movie was not successful and is considered the least famous of the director's works.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Least" and "less" are used with "famous" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "less famous" and "least famous" are commonly used to indicate a lower degree of fame.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Famous" follows the regular pattern of using "less" and "least" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “less famous”

less well-known

Used to describe something or someone that is not widely recognized or acknowledged.

Example

The artist is less well-known compared to other famous painters.

less renowned

Used to indicate that something or someone is not highly regarded or celebrated.

Example

The book is less renowned compared to the author's previous bestsellers.

Expressions with similar meanings to “least famous”

least well-known

Used to describe something or someone that is the least recognized or acknowledged.

Example

The small town is the least well-known tourist destination in the region.

least renowned

Used to indicate that something or someone is the least highly regarded or celebrated.

Example

The actor's last performance was the least renowned of his career.

Using than with comparative “less famous”

When using the comparative form "less famous" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "He is less famous than his brother." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of fame of "his brother" is higher than the level of fame of "him."

How can I use this expression in context?

“less famous” and “least famous” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. People

  She is less famous than her co-star.

  She is less famous than her co-star.

• 2. Places

  The city is the least famous tourist destination in the country.

  The city is the least famous tourist destination in the country.

• 3. Things

  The painting is less famous compared to the artist's other works.

  The painting is less famous compared to the artist's other works.

• 4. Events

  The concert was the least famous of the music festival.

  The concert was the least famous of the music festival.