Learn how to use the comparative “less critical” and superlative “least critical” 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 “uncritical”?

The comparative form of “uncritical” is “less critical”.

Example

She is less critical of others' mistakes than before.

Example

He became less critical of his own work as he gained more experience.

What is the superlative form of “uncritical”?

The superlative form of “uncritical” is “least critical”.

Example

Out of all the judges, she is the least critical of the contestants.

Example

He is considered the least critical member of the team.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “less critical”

Used to describe someone who is not strict or harsh in their judgments or criticisms.

Example

The teacher was lenient with the students' late assignments.

Used to describe someone who is understanding and willing to overlook mistakes or faults.

Example

She is forgiving of her friends' occasional forgetfulness.

Used to describe someone who does not make harsh or negative judgments about others.

Example

He is known for his nonjudgmental attitude towards people from different backgrounds.

Expressions with similar meanings to “least critical”

Used to describe someone who is the least strict or harsh in their judgments or criticisms.

Example

The professor is known for being the most lenient grader in the department.

Used to describe someone who is the most understanding and willing to overlook mistakes or faults.

Example

She is the most forgiving person I know.

Used to describe someone who does not make the harshest or most negative judgments about others.

Example

He is the most nonjudgmental person I've ever met.

Using than with comparative “less critical”

When using the comparative form "less critical" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She is less critical of others' mistakes than before." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of criticism she displays now is lower than the level of criticism she displayed before.

How can I use this expression in context?

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

    He gave less critical feedback on their performance.

    He gave less critical feedback on their performance.

  • 2Opinions

    She is the least critical of all the reviewers.

    She is the least critical of all the reviewers.

  • 3Assessments

    The teacher provided less critical assessments of their work.

    The teacher provided less critical assessments of their work.

  • 4Reactions

    He had the least critical reaction to the news.

    He had the least critical reaction to the news.

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