Least

usgb/liːst/
adjective

Smallest in importance, degree, or quantity.

This is the least important task of the day.
Visual representation of "least" - Smallest in importance, degree, or quantity

Often appears as...

  • least amount
  • least effort
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Comparative Significance

Use 'least' to compare the low importance among multiple things.

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In the meeting, her point was the least convincing.
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Noteworthy Negligence

'Least' often highlights something often overlooked or deemed unworthy of attention.

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He paid the least attention to detail.
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