Learn how to use the comparative “more imperfect” and superlative “most imperfect” 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 “unperfect”?

The comparative form of “unperfect” is “more imperfect”.

Example

Her painting is more imperfect than mine.

Example

The second draft of the essay is more imperfect than the first.

What is the superlative form of “unperfect”?

The superlative form of “unperfect” is “most imperfect”.

Example

Out of all the designs, this one is the most imperfect.

Example

The final version of the product is the most imperfect of all the prototypes.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "imperfect" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more imperfect" and "most imperfect" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of imperfection.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “more imperfect”

Used to describe something that has a lower level of perfection or completion.

Example

The cake turned out less perfect than I had hoped.

Used to indicate that something has errors or imperfections.

Example

The plan has some flawed aspects that need to be addressed.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most imperfect”

Used to describe something that has the lowest level of perfection or completion.

Example

Among all the options, this one is the least perfect.

Used to indicate that something has the highest number of errors or imperfections.

Example

This report is the most flawed document I have ever seen.

Using than with comparative “more imperfect”

When using the comparative form "more imperfect" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Her painting is more imperfect than mine." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of imperfection in "her painting" is higher than the level of imperfection in "mine."

How can I use this expression in context?

“more imperfect” and “most imperfect” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Art

    The sketch is more imperfect than the final painting.

    The sketch is more imperfect than the final painting.

  • 2Writing

    The first draft of the novel is the most imperfect version.

    The first draft of the novel is the most imperfect version.

  • 3Design

    The prototype is more imperfect than the finished product.

    The prototype is more imperfect than the finished product.

  • 4Performance

    His second attempt was the most imperfect of all his performances.

    His second attempt was the most imperfect of all his performances.

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