fewest

ADJECTIVE

least

Synonyms

STRONG

bottom first gutter infinitesimal last minimum minute nadir second third

WEAK

atomic entry-level feeblest finical lowest meanest microcosmic microscopic minimal minutest molecular most trivial next to nothing niggling piddling poorest short-end tiniest trivial unimportant

Antonyms

STRONG

big huge large substantial

WEAK

most

Example Sentences

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The withdrawals mean 35 countries are taking part this week -- the fewest since entry was expanded in 2004.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Ellis’s insight is that investing is also a loser’s game: We win by making the fewest unforced errors.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

The fewest goals from open play scored by a victorious side is 46 by Leicester in 2015-16.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Colorado, meanwhile, led the league in everything, winning the most games, collecting the most points, scoring the most goals and allowing the fewest.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Her ability to always use the fewest words infuriates me.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

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