Learn how to use the comparative “less cool” and superlative “least cool” 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 “uncool”?

The comparative form of “uncool” is “less cool”.

Example

His outfit today is less cool than yesterday.

Example

The second movie in the series is less cool than the first.

What is the superlative form of “uncool”?

The superlative form of “uncool” is “least cool”.

Example

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

Example

He is considered the least cool person in the group.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “less cool”

Used to describe something that is not cool or fashionable.

Example

His style is considered lamer compared to his friends.

Used to indicate something that is not trendy or fashionable.

Example

That music is unhip and outdated.

Used to describe something that is not currently in style or fashionable.

Example

Her choice of clothing is unfashionable and outdated.

Expressions with similar meanings to “least cool”

Used to describe something that is the least cool or fashionable.

Example

Out of all the outfits, his is the lamest.

unhippest

Used to indicate something that is the least trendy or fashionable.

Example

That music is the unhippest thing I've ever heard.

Used to describe something that is the least stylish or fashionable.

Example

Her choice of clothing is the most unfashionable among her peers.

Using than with comparative “less cool”

When using the comparative form "less cool" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "His outfit today is less cool than yesterday." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of coolness in his outfit today is lower than the level of coolness in his outfit "yesterday."

How can I use this expression in context?

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

    Her style is less cool than her friends'.

    Her style is less cool than her friends'.

  • 2Options

    This option is less cool compared to the others.

    This option is less cool compared to the others.

  • 3Popularity

    He is considered the least cool person in the group.

    He is considered the least cool person in the group.

  • 4Trends

    That music is the least cool thing I've ever heard.

    That music is the least cool thing I've ever heard.

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