Learn how to use the comparative “less experienced” and superlative “least experienced” 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 “nonexperienced”?

The comparative form of “nonexperienced” is “less experienced”.

Example

She is less experienced than her colleagues.

Example

I am less experienced in this field compared to others.

What is the superlative form of “nonexperienced”?

The superlative form of “nonexperienced” is “least experienced”.

Example

Among all the candidates, she is the least experienced.

Example

He is considered the least experienced member of the team.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Experienced" follows the regular comparative and superlative forms: - Comparative form: Experienced → Less experienced - Superlative form: Experienced → Least experienced

Expressions with similar meanings to “less experienced”

Lacking experience or knowledge in a particular field or activity.

Example

He is still inexperienced in handling complex projects.

A person who is new to or has little experience in a particular field or activity.

Example

As a novice photographer, she is still learning the basics.

A person who engages in a particular activity for pleasure rather than as a profession.

Example

He is an amateur musician who plays for fun.

Expressions with similar meanings to “least experienced”

Having the least amount of experience or knowledge in a particular field or activity.

Example

Out of all the applicants, she was the most inexperienced.

A person who is new to or has little experience in a particular field or activity.

Example

As a novice photographer, she is still learning the basics.

A person who engages in a particular activity for pleasure rather than as a profession.

Example

He is an amateur musician who plays for fun.

Using than with comparative “less experienced”

When using the comparative form "less experienced" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She is less experienced than her colleagues." Here, "than" is used to show that her level of experience is lower than the level of experience of her colleagues.

How can I use this expression in context?

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

    He is less experienced in this field compared to others.

    He is less experienced in this field compared to others.

  • 2Candidates

    Among all the applicants, she is the least experienced.

    Among all the applicants, she is the least experienced.

  • 3Team

    He is considered the least experienced member of the team.

    He is considered the least experienced member of the team.

  • 4Skills

    She has less experience in programming compared to her classmates.

    She has less experience in programming compared to her classmates.

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