Learn how to use the comparative “less intelligent” and superlative “least intelligent” 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 “nonintelligent”?

The comparative form of “nonintelligent” is “less intelligent”.

Example

She is less intelligent than her sister.

Example

The second student is less intelligent than the first.

What is the superlative form of “nonintelligent”?

The superlative form of “nonintelligent” is “least intelligent”.

Example

Among all the students, she is the least intelligent.

Example

He is considered the least intelligent person in the group.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “less intelligent”

Used to describe someone who is less intelligent or has a lower level of understanding.

Example

He is considered dimmer compared to his classmates.

Used to indicate that someone takes more time to understand or process information.

Example

The student is slower in grasping new concepts.

Used to describe someone who has a lower intellectual capacity or ability.

Example

His performance in the test was weaker compared to his previous results.

Expressions with similar meanings to “least intelligent”

Used to describe someone who has the lowest level of intelligence or understanding.

Example

He is considered the dimmest student in the class.

Used to indicate that someone takes the longest time to understand or process information.

Example

She is the slowest learner in the group.

Used to describe someone who has the lowest intellectual capacity or ability.

Example

He is considered the weakest candidate for the job.

Using than with comparative “less intelligent”

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

How can I use this expression in context?

“less intelligent” and “least intelligent” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Academic Performance

    The second student is less intelligent than the first.

    The second student is less intelligent than the first.

  • 2Problem Solving

    He is the least intelligent person in the group when it comes to solving complex problems.

    He is the least intelligent person in the group when it comes to solving complex problems.

  • 3Learning Abilities

    She is less intelligent than her classmates in grasping new concepts.

    She is less intelligent than her classmates in grasping new concepts.

  • 4Intellectual Capacity

    He is considered the dimmest student in the class.

    He is considered the dimmest student in the class.

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