What is the comparative form of “lost”?
The comparative form of “lost” is “more lost”.Example
I feel more lost in this city than I did in my hometown.
Example
She seemed more lost after getting off the bus.
What is the superlative form of “lost”?
The superlative form of “lost” is “most lost”.Example
Out of all the places I've been, that maze was the most lost I've ever felt.
Example
After wandering for hours, she was the most lost she had ever been.
Why is this expression not used with most, more?
"Most" and "more" are used with "lost" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more lost" and "most lost" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of confusion or disorientation.
Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?
"Lost" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.
Expressions with similar meanings to “more lost”
Example
The complicated instructions made me feel more confused.
Used to indicate a higher degree of feeling lost or lacking direction.
Example
Being in an unfamiliar place made her feel more disoriented.
Expressions with similar meanings to “most lost”
Example
The complex math problem left me feeling the most confused I've ever been.
Used to indicate the highest degree of feeling lost or lacking direction.
Example
The sudden change in surroundings left her feeling the most disoriented she had ever felt.
Using than with comparative “more lost”
When using the comparative form "more lost" to compare two states of being, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "I feel more lost in this city than I did in my hometown." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of feeling lost in "this city" is higher than the level of feeling lost in "my hometown."
How can I use this expression in context?
“more lost” and “most lost” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.- 1Navigation
I always feel more lost when I don't have a map.
I always feel more lost when I don't have a map.
- 2Situations
The unexpected turn of events left me feeling the most lost I've ever felt.
The unexpected turn of events left me feeling the most lost I've ever felt.
- 3Directions
Her vague instructions made me feel more lost than before.
Her vague instructions made me feel more lost than before.
- 4Emotions
Losing a loved one can make you feel the most lost you've ever felt.
Losing a loved one can make you feel the most lost you've ever felt.
Related idioms and phrases
In the dark
To be unaware or uninformed about something.
Example
I'm completely in the dark about what happened.
Off the beaten path
To go to a less traveled or unconventional route.
Example
We decided to take the off the beaten path trail for our hike.
