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

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “unimportant”?

The comparative form of “unimportant” is “less important”.

Example

This task is less important than the others.

Example

Her role in the project became less important as it progressed.

What is the superlative form of “unimportant”?

The superlative form of “unimportant” is “least important”.

Example

Out of all the tasks, this one is the least important.

Example

His contribution to the team was considered the least important.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are not used with "unimportant," "less important," and "least important." Instead, "less important" and "least important" are the appropriate comparatives and superlatives for "unimportant." Using "most unimportant" or "more unimportant" would be grammatically incorrect.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Unimportant" follows the regular pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives: - Comparative form: Unimportant → Less important - Superlative form: Unimportant → Least important

Expressions with similar meanings to “less important”

Used to describe something that has little or no importance or significance.

Example

The minor details are insignificant compared to the overall outcome.

Used to indicate something of little importance or significance.

Example

The issue at hand is trivial and does not require immediate attention.

Used to describe something that is so small or unimportant that it can be disregarded.

Example

The impact of this decision on the overall outcome is negligible.

Expressions with similar meanings to “least important”

Used to describe something that has little or no importance or significance.

Example

The minor details are insignificant compared to the overall outcome.

Used to indicate something of little importance or significance.

Example

The issue at hand is trivial and does not require immediate attention.

Used to describe something that is so small or unimportant that it can be disregarded.

Example

The impact of this decision on the overall outcome is negligible.

Using than with comparative “less important”

When using the comparative form "less important" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "This task is less important than the others." Here, "than" is used to show that the importance of "this task" is lower than the importance of "the others."

How can I use this expression in context?

“less important” and “least important” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Tasks

    This task is less important than the others.

    This task is less important than the others.

  • 2Contributions

    His role in the project became less important as it progressed.

    His role in the project became less important as it progressed.

  • 3Decisions

    Out of all the options, this one is the least important.

    Out of all the options, this one is the least important.

  • 4Roles

    Her contribution to the team was considered the least important.

    Her contribution to the team was considered the least important.

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