Learn how to use the comparative “less favorable” and superlative “least favorable” 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 “nonfavorable”?

The comparative form of “nonfavorable” is “less favorable”.

Example

The weather today is less favorable than yesterday.

Example

This option is less favorable compared to the others.

What is the superlative form of “nonfavorable”?

The superlative form of “nonfavorable” is “least favorable”.

Example

Among all the options, this is the least favorable solution.

Example

He is considered the least favorable candidate for the position.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Nonfavorable" does not have a regular comparative and superlative form. It follows the pattern: - Comparative form: Nonfavorable → Less favorable - Superlative form: Nonfavorable → Least favorable

Expressions with similar meanings to “less favorable”

Used to describe something of lower quality or excellence.

Example

His performance was clearly worse than the others.

Used to indicate that something is of lower quality or value.

Example

The older version is inferior to the newer one.

Used to describe something that is not as strong or effective.

Example

The team's defense is weaker this season.

Expressions with similar meanings to “least favorable”

Used to describe something of the lowest quality or excellence.

Example

The meal was the worst I've ever had.

Used to indicate the lowest level of quality or value.

Example

The poorest performance of the night came from the opening act.

Used to describe something that is the least strong or effective.

Example

The weakest link in the team's strategy was their lack of communication.

Using than with comparative “less favorable”

When using the comparative form "less favorable" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The weather today is less favorable than yesterday." Here, "than" is used to show that the quality of the weather today is lower than the quality of the weather "yesterday."

How can I use this expression in context?

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

    Today's weather is less favorable for outdoor activities.

    Today's weather is less favorable for outdoor activities.

  • 2Options

    This choice is less favorable for our budget.

    This choice is less favorable for our budget.

  • 3Candidates

    He is the least favorable candidate for the job.

    He is the least favorable candidate for the job.

  • 4Performances

    Her performance was the least favorable among all the contestants.

    Her performance was the least favorable among all the contestants.

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