Learn how to use the comparative “less intelligent” and superlative “least intelligent” 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 “unintelligent”?

The comparative form of “unintelligent” is “less intelligent”.

Example

He is less intelligent than his sister.

Example

The first draft of the report was less intelligent than the final version.

What is the superlative form of “unintelligent”?

The superlative form of “unintelligent” is “least intelligent”.

Example

Among all the participants, he is considered the least intelligent.

Example

The movie was criticized for having the least intelligent plot.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “less intelligent”

Used to describe someone or something with a lower level of intelligence or brightness.

Example

The dimmer student struggled to understand the complex concepts.

Used to indicate a slower mental processing speed or comprehension.

Example

The slower student took longer to grasp the new material.

Used to describe someone with a lower level of intellectual capacity or cognitive abilities.

Example

The weaker candidate struggled to answer the challenging interview questions.

Expressions with similar meanings to “least intelligent”

Used to describe someone or something with the lowest level of intelligence or brightness.

Example

The dimmest student in the class struggled with even the simplest tasks.

Used to indicate the slowest mental processing speed or comprehension.

Example

The slowest student in the group took the longest time to understand the concept.

Used to describe someone with the lowest level of intellectual capacity or cognitive abilities.

Example

The weakest candidate performed poorly on the intelligence test.

Using than with comparative “less intelligent”

When using the comparative form "less intelligent" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "He is less intelligent than his sister." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of intelligence of "he" is lower than the level of intelligence of his sister.

How can I use this expression in context?

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

    She is less intelligent than her classmates.

    She is less intelligent than her classmates.

  • 2Evaluation

    The article received the least intelligent rating from the reviewers.

    The article received the least intelligent rating from the reviewers.

  • 3Judgment

    He made the least intelligent decision in that situation.

    He made the least intelligent decision in that situation.

  • 4Analysis

    The study found that the group with lower education had less intelligent responses.

    The study found that the group with lower education had less intelligent responses.

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