Learn how to use the comparative “less dangerous” and superlative “least dangerous” 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 “undangerous”?

The comparative form of “undangerous” is “less dangerous”.

Example

This route is less dangerous than the other one.

Example

The second option is less dangerous for our safety.

What is the superlative form of “undangerous”?

The superlative form of “undangerous” is “least dangerous”.

Example

Among all the options, this is the least dangerous route.

Example

He is considered the least dangerous player on the team.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Undangerous" does not have a regular comparative and superlative form. Instead, we use "less dangerous" as the comparative form and "least dangerous" as the superlative form.

Expressions with similar meanings to “less dangerous”

Used to describe something that poses less risk or harm.

Example

Wearing a helmet makes cycling safer.

Used to indicate that something does not cause harm or danger.

Example

The chemical is harmless when used as directed.

Used to describe something that is protected from danger or threat.

Example

The building has secure access with key card entry.

Expressions with similar meanings to “least dangerous”

Used to describe something that poses the least risk or harm.

Example

The safest option is to stay at home during the storm.

Used to indicate that something does not cause any harm or danger at all.

Example

The toy is made of soft material and is the most harmless for children.

Used to describe something that is highly protected from danger or threat.

Example

The vault is the most secure place to store valuable items.

Using than with comparative “less dangerous”

When using the comparative form "less dangerous" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "This route is less dangerous than the other one." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of danger in "this route" is lower than the level of danger in "the other one."

How can I use this expression in context?

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

    Taking the highway is less dangerous than the mountain road.

    Taking the highway is less dangerous than the mountain road.

  • 2Options

    The second choice is less dangerous for our health.

    The second choice is less dangerous for our health.

  • 3Activities

    Swimming in the pool is the least dangerous compared to other water sports.

    Swimming in the pool is the least dangerous compared to other water sports.

  • 4Players

    He is the least dangerous player on the team.

    He is the least dangerous player on the team.

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