Learn how to use the comparative “inferior” and superlative “worst” 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 “inferior”?

The comparative form of “inferior” is “inferior”.

Example

Her performance today is inferior to yesterday.

Example

The second product in the series is inferior to the first.

What is the superlative form of “inferior”?

The superlative form of “inferior” is “worst”.

Example

Among all the options, this is the worst solution.

Example

He is considered the worst player on the team.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are not used with "inferior," "worse," and "worst." Instead, "worse" and "worst" are the appropriate comparatives and superlatives for "inferior." Using "most inferior" or "more inferior" would be grammatically incorrect.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Inferior" has a regular comparative and superlative form. It follows the pattern: - Comparative form: Inferior → Worse - Superlative form: Inferior → Worst

Expressions with similar meanings to “inferior”

Used to describe something of lower quality or excellence.

Example

His performance was clearly worse than the others.

Used to indicate that something does not meet the expected standard.

Example

The quality of the product is substandard compared to others.

Used to describe something that is lower in quality or importance.

Example

The second option is of lesser value than the first.

Expressions with similar meanings to “worst”

Used to describe something of the lowest quality or excellence.

Example

The lowest score in the competition was achieved by him.

Used to indicate the least favorable or efficient option.

Example

The poorest choice for this problem is to do nothing.

Using than with comparative “inferior”

When using the comparative form "worse" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Her performance today is inferior to yesterday." Here, "than" is used to show that the quality of her performance today is lower than the quality of her performance "yesterday."

How can I use this expression in context?

“inferior” and “worst” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Performance

    He plays worse than his opponent.

    He plays worse than his opponent.

  • 2Products

    The second product is of inferior quality.

    The second product is of inferior quality.

  • 3Options

    This is the worst option available.

    This is the worst option available.

  • 4Rankings

    He has the worst score in the class.

    He has the worst score in the class.

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