Learn how to use the comparative “less neurotic” and superlative “least neurotic” 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 “nonneurotic”?

The comparative form of “nonneurotic” is “less neurotic”.

Example

She seems less neurotic than before.

Example

He is less neurotic than his sister.

What is the superlative form of “nonneurotic”?

The superlative form of “nonneurotic” is “least neurotic”.

Example

Out of all the siblings, she is the least neurotic.

Example

He is considered the least neurotic person in the office.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Neurotic" follows the regular pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives: - Comparative form: Neurotic → Less neurotic - Superlative form: Neurotic → Least neurotic

Expressions with similar meanings to “less neurotic”

Used to describe someone who is more composed and relaxed.

Example

After practicing meditation, she became much calmer.

Used to indicate that someone is more collected and in control of their emotions.

Example

He remained more composed during the stressful situation.

Used to describe someone who experiences less worry or unease.

Example

Since starting therapy, she has become less anxious.

Expressions with similar meanings to “least neurotic”

Used to describe someone who is the most collected and in control of their emotions.

Example

Even in the face of adversity, she remained the most composed.

Used to describe someone who is the most composed and relaxed.

Example

Out of all the participants, he was the calmest during the competition.

Used to describe someone who experiences the least worry or unease.

Example

Among the group, she appeared the least anxious.

Using than with comparative “less neurotic”

When using the comparative form "less neurotic" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She seems less neurotic than before." Here, "than" is used to show that her level of neuroticism is lower than it was before.

How can I use this expression in context?

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

    He is less neurotic than his brother.

    He is less neurotic than his brother.

  • 2Behavior

    She has become the least neurotic person in the group.

    She has become the least neurotic person in the group.

  • 3Traits

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

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

  • 4Emotions

    She appears less neurotic in stressful situations.

    She appears less neurotic in stressful situations.

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