Learn how to use the comparative “less educated” and superlative “least educated” 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 “noneducated”?

The comparative form of “noneducated” is “less educated”.

Example

She is less educated than her siblings.

Example

He has become less educated over the years.

What is the superlative form of “noneducated”?

The superlative form of “noneducated” is “least educated”.

Example

Among all the candidates, she is the least educated.

Example

He is considered the least educated person in his family.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Noneducated" does not follow a regular pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. It uses the words "less educated" for the comparative form and "least educated" for the superlative form.

Expressions with similar meanings to “less educated”

Used to describe someone who lacks formal education or knowledge.

Example

He grew up in a remote village and remained uneducated.

Used to describe someone who cannot read or write.

Example

In some parts of the world, there are still many illiterate adults.

ignorant

Used to describe someone who lacks knowledge or awareness.

Example

He is ignorant about current events.

Expressions with similar meanings to “least educated”

Used to describe someone with the lowest level of education or knowledge.

Example

Out of all the applicants, he was the most uneducated.

Used to describe someone with the highest level of illiteracy.

Example

In that region, she is the most illiterate person.

most ignorant

Used to describe someone with the highest level of lack of knowledge or awareness.

Example

He is the most ignorant person I have ever met.

Using than with comparative “less educated”

When using the comparative form "less educated" to compare two people, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She is less educated than her siblings." Here, "than" is used to show that her level of education is lower than the level of education of her siblings.

How can I use this expression in context?

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

    Among all the siblings, she is the least educated.

    Among all the siblings, she is the least educated.

  • 2Applicants

    Out of all the candidates, he is the least educated.

    Out of all the candidates, he is the least educated.

  • 3Region

    In that region, she is the least educated person.

    In that region, she is the least educated person.

  • 4Comparison

    He has become less educated over the years.

    He has become less educated over the years.

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