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Rule "is even worst (worse)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: is even worst (worse)
Message: Probably incorrect use of superlative '\3'. Consider using the comparative form instead.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/grammar-worse-worst/#when-to-use-%E2%80%9Cworse%E2%80%9D
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • He was even nicest after a year.
    Correction suggestion: nicer
  • He was even worst.
    Correction suggestion: iller, worse
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • He was even worse after a year.
  • He was even best man at my wedding.
ID: IS_EVEN_WORST [1]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-10-31 22:33:08 +0100)