What is the comparative form of “unhappy”?
The comparative form of “unhappy” is “unhappier”.Example
She is unhappier now than she was before.
Example
I felt unhappier after hearing the news.
What is the superlative form of “unhappy”?
The superlative form of “unhappy” is “unhappiest”.Example
Among all the students, she is the unhappiest.
Example
The divorce was the unhappiest period of her life.
Why is this expression not used with most, more?
When forming comparatives and superlatives of unhappy, you can use either 'more' or 'most'. Both forms are correct and commonly used. Examples: Comparative: Unhappy → More unhappy or Unhappier Superlative: Unhappy → Most unhappy or Unhappiest
Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?
Unhappy follows the regular pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: Unhappy → Unhappier or More unhappy Superlative: Unhappy → Unhappiest or Most unhappy
Expressions with similar meanings to “unhappier”
Used to describe a feeling of deep sorrow or unhappiness
Example
He became sadder as the days went by.
Example
The situation made her feel more miserable than ever.
Expressions with similar meanings to “unhappiest”
Used to describe the highest level of sorrow or unhappiness
Example
The loss of her loved one was the saddest moment of her life.
Example
The war brought about the most miserable conditions for the refugees.
Using than with comparative “unhappier”
When using the comparative form unhappier to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She is unhappier than her sister." Here, than is used to show that the level of unhappiness of 'she' is greater than the level of unhappiness of her sister.
How can I use this expression in context?
“unhappier” and “unhappiest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.- 1Relationships
He felt unhappier after the breakup.
He felt unhappier after the breakup.
- 2Situations
The loss of her job made her unhappier.
The loss of her job made her unhappier.
- 3Events
The accident was the unhappiest day of her life.
The accident was the unhappiest day of her life.
- 4Emotions
She became unhappier as the days went by.
She became unhappier as the days went by.
- 5Comparisons
She is unhappier now than she was before.
She is unhappier now than she was before.
Related idioms and phrases
Down in the dumps
Feeling sad or depressed.
Example
After failing the exam, he was down in the dumps.
Misery loves company
Unhappy people often seek out others who are also unhappy.
Example
She joined a support group because she believed that misery loves company.
Grin and bear it
To endure a difficult or unpleasant situation with a smile.
Example
Even though she was unhappy, she decided to grin and bear it.
