Less vs Lesser – What’s the Difference?

The words “less” and “lesser” are always confusing. In this article, we will see the difference between less and lesser.

Less vs Lesser – Difference

The difference between “less” and “lesser” is given in the following table.

Less	Lesser
It is used to denote ‘smaller in size‘; measurement, duration; number, etc.	It is used to denote ‘not so great as the other one‘ or ‘not as great in size, amount, or importance as something/somebody else‘.
The word “than” is used after the word “less”.	The word “than” is not used after the word “lesser”.
It is used as a noun, an adverb, and an adjective.	It is used as an adverb or an adjective.
Example- My friend’s income is less than mine.	Example- Choose the lesser laborious of the three.

‘Less’ in a Sentence

• I have less time to spend on this project than I initially thought.
• The price of this item has decreased by less than 5%.
• She is less confident in her ability to succeed than she used to be.
• The company has less revenue this quarter compared to last quarter.
• He weighs less now than he did when he was in high school.
• She eats less junk food and more vegetables now.
• The book is less than 200 pages long.
• I have less energy in the evenings because I wake up early.
• The car gets less gas mileage than I expected.
• The project will take less time to complete if we work together.
• The movie was less interesting than the book.
• I have less money in my bank account than I thought.
• She is less shy now than she was when she was younger.
• He is less active now that he is older.
• She spends less time on social media now than she used to.
• The store has less of this item in stock than before.
• I now have less patience for drama than I was younger.
• The cake is less sweet than I expected.
• The game is less complicated than I thought it would be.
• She has less energy when she doesn’t get enough sleep.
• He is less fit now than before he stopped going to the gym.
• She is less anxious now that she has been seeing a therapist.
• I have less free time now that I have a full-time job.
• The movie was less suspenseful than the trailer made it seem.
• She has less stress now that she has a better work-life balance.
• The company has less debt this year thanks to successful financial management.
• He is less sensitive now that he has learned how to deal with his emotions.

‘Lesser’ in a Sentence

• The lesser of two evils is still evil.
• He chose the lesser of the two options.
• The lesser-known band was better than the headliner.
• She took the lesser-paying job because it had better benefits.
• The lesser of the two options is still not ideal.
• He prefers the lesser crowded beach to the more popular one.
• The lesser experienced candidate got the job because of their enthusiasm.
• She chose the lesser of the two options because it was safer.
• The lesser of the two evils is still not a good choice.
• He will choose the lesser of the two options because it is the more practical.
• The lesser-known artist’s work was more interesting than the more popular ones.
• She took the lesser-paying job because it had more room for growth.
• The lesser of the two options is still not the best choice.
• He prefers the lesser crowded restaurant because it has a better atmosphere.
• The lesser experienced candidate got the job because of their willingness to learn.
• She chose the lesser of the two options because it was the more realistic.
• The lesser of the two evils is still not a desirable outcome.
• He will choose the lesser of the two options because it will lead to fewer complications.
• The lesser-known store had better prices than the more popular chain.
• She took the lesser-paying job because it had a more flexible schedule.
• The lesser of the two options is still not the ideal solution.
• He prefers the lesser crowded park because it is more peaceful.
• The lesser experienced candidate got the job because of their dedication.
• She chose the lesser of the two options because it was the less risky.
• The lesser of the two evils is still not a favorable option.
• He will choose the lesser of the two options because it will cause the least harm.
• The lesser-known movie was more entertaining than the blockbuster.
• She took the lesser-paying job because it was closer to her house.
• The lesser of the two options is still not the perfect solution.
• He prefers the lesser crowded hiking trail because it is more serene.