Learn how to use the comparative “more unhealthy” and superlative “most unhealthy” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “unhealthier”?

The comparative form of “unhealthier” is “more unhealthy”.

Example

Eating fast food is more unhealthy than cooking at home.

Example

Smoking is more unhealthy than not smoking.

What is the superlative form of “unhealthier”?

The superlative form of “unhealthier” is “most unhealthy”.

Example

Among all the desserts, eating a whole cake is the most unhealthy.

Example

Staying up all night is the most unhealthy habit.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "unhealthy" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more unhealthy" and "most unhealthy" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of negative impact on one's health.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Unhealthy" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more unhealthy”

less healthy

Used to describe something that is not as good for one's health.

Example

Drinking soda is less healthy than drinking water.

worse for one's health

Used to indicate that something has a more negative impact on one's well-being.

Example

Sitting all day is worse for one's health than being active.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most unhealthy”

least healthy

Used to describe something that is the least good for one's health.

Example

Skipping meals is the least healthy way to lose weight.

worst for one's health

Used to indicate that something has the most negative impact on one's well-being.

Example

Using drugs is the worst for one's health choice one can make.

Using than with comparative “more unhealthy”

When using the comparative form "more unhealthy" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Eating fast food is more unhealthy than cooking at home." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of negative impact on one's health in "eating fast food" is higher than the level of negative impact on one's health in "cooking at home."

How can I use this expression in context?

“more unhealthy” and “most unhealthy” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Food

  Eating fried food is more unhealthy than eating fruits and vegetables.

  Eating fried food is more unhealthy than eating fruits and vegetables.

• 2. Habits

  Not getting enough sleep is the most unhealthy habit.

  Not getting enough sleep is the most unhealthy habit.

• 3. Lifestyle

  Living a sedentary life is more unhealthy than being physically active.

  Living a sedentary life is more unhealthy than being physically active.

• 4. Choices

  Drinking alcohol excessively is the most unhealthy choice one can make.

  Drinking alcohol excessively is the most unhealthy choice one can make.