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Liveinjapan Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Most ... least

Those who most criticize others least like to be criticized.

Those who criticize others most least like to be criticized.

Are my sentences correct? Which is better, if so?
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Top answer

'Most least' juxtaposed is extremely poor style. Use the first one.

— Mister Micawber

  • 'Most least' juxtaposed is extremely poor style.
  • Use the first one.
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4 Answers
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'Most least' juxtaposed is extremely poor style. Use the first one.
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I'd make the second one more parallel, placing both most and least at the ends of the two parts of the sentence:

Those who criticize others most like to be criticized least.

CJ
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Parallel structure is very important to me, so I agree with CJ.
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Thank you all! Got it!
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