How to Use lesser in a Sentence

lesser

1 of 2 adjective

• She agreed to plead guilty to a lesser charge.
• A lesser man than he might have simply given up.
• The winner will receive $100; lesser amounts will be given to three runners-up.
• Pink diamonds are rare and pricey so a lesser gem might have to do.
  — Leanne Italie, Chicago Tribune, 19 Nov. 2022
• Of the nine, six were convicted on lesser assault charges and three were freed.
  — Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE.com, 3 Mar. 2022
• Jones, though lesser known, has been on northern Utah ballots in the past.
  — Jacob Scholl, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Oct. 2022
• The grand jury issued the indictment on the lesser charge last month.
  — Ashley Remkus | [email protected], al, 23 Aug. 2022
• The luxury brand is known for its clean cuts and chic silhouettes and has a few pieces up for grabs at a lesser price!
  — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 23 Nov. 2022
• She was convicted earlier on five lesser charges and sentenced to six years in prison.
  — New York Times, 27 Apr. 2022
• Both men are free to argue for a lesser sentence at their sentencing hearings.
  — Richard Vanderford, WSJ, 24 Feb. 2022
• Walsh also pleaded guilty to lesser charges stemming from an attack on his parents.
  — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Mar. 2022
• The other major but lesser-known function of fat is to provide water.
  — The Conversation, oregonlive, 22 Aug. 2022
• The jury did find Rasmus guilty of a lesser charge of harassment.
  — Ben Thomas | [email protected], al, 4 Feb. 2022
• Gedeon, a much lesser baseball light, was drafted along with thousands of others to no acclaim.
  — Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 29 May 2022
• She was later found guilty of a lesser offense in connection with the same incident.
  — Anchorage Daily News, 22 Nov. 2022
• Albinson suggested that the decision to offer the plea deal for the lesser charges wasn't her idea.
  — Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2022
• Jensen said in his closing argument that Benton should be found guilty by the jury, but on the lesser charges.
  — Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 9 June 2022
• Compile a list of lyrics (can be obvious or lesser-known) from Christmas songs and see how many each team can guess in one minute.
  — Chloe Gorman, Country Living, 30 Nov. 2022
• Prosecutors removed the death penalty from their cases and allowed the three to plead guilty to lesser charges.
  — Cory Shaffer, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022
• Noor was sentenced to more prison time than Potter, on a lesser charge of second-degree manslaughter.
  — Amy Forliti, ajc, 19 Feb. 2022
• The 100% polyester is buttery soft with a feel that’s more natural than most lesser synthetics.
  — Mike Richard, Men's Health, 19 Nov. 2022
• The stories of the artists who influenced Presley are lesser-known, but their voices shaped him and future rock 'n' roll artists.
  — Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 30 June 2022
• Allen, also was convicted of lesser charges, but was ordered back to prison with a parole date in 2023.
  — Mark Gillispie, ajc, 26 Feb. 2022
• The prequel trilogy, and to a lesser extent the sequels, makes the argument that this is in fact a terrible idea.
  — Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 2 Feb. 2022
• The remaining suspects were tried on lesser terrorism charges and face sentences ranging from five to 30 years.
  — Barbara Surk, BostonGlobe.com, 29 June 2022
• This grape might seem lesser known; it often is used in Brandy and balsamic vinegar, Wine Folly says.
  — Marc Bona, cleveland, 13 Mar. 2022
• Malone was indicted in that case for murder but convicted of the lesser charge in 2006.
  — Carol Robinson | [email protected], al, 7 Apr. 2022
• Many cases settle with a plea deal on lesser charges, but the Chrisleys went to trial, and the prosecution has now rested.
  — Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 1 June 2022
• Fans can look for their favorite and lesser-known members of the Marvel universe, like Echo and The Watcher.
  — oregonlive, 7 Oct. 2022
• In the first five contests, albeit against lesser opponents, VanDerveer had used at least 14 of her players.
  — Marisa Ingemi, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Nov. 2022

lesser

2 of 2 adverb

• Some parts of this tale are thornier, and lesser known, than others.
  — Alison Herman, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
• Pink is one of the lesser worn colors among fans at the shows, but still a very popping look.
  — Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 10 Aug. 2023
• These are some of Ansel Adams’ smaller and lesser-known pieces correct?
  — Sheryl Devore, chicagotribune.com, 20 Dec. 2021
• Plasma is the fourth (and lesser-known) state of matter alongside solids, liquids, and gasses.
  — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 9 Mar. 2022
• The book ably narrates this episode and adds a few hitherto unknown or lesser-known details.
  — Barton Swaim, WSJ, 14 Nov. 2022
• Cluster headaches are the lesser-known of the two, and cause sufferers intense pain in or around one eye on one side of their head.
  — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Well, 31 Mar. 2023
• The lesser-known, in turn, starts to unravel, as Williams begins to steamroll.
  — Jason Gay, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2020
• Read on to learn more about this important but lesser-known indicator of your overall health.
  — Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2023
• Some are lesser-known and others are well-trodden, but each is a must-see during the holiday season.
  — Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 18 Oct. 2025
• Hager has focused on new and lesser-known authors who don’t always get marketing support.
  — Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2022
• This is when the males venture out of their burrows just before dark in search of a willing, larger and lesser seen female.
  — Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
• Though lesser known, millet is a type of small-seeded grass that can be prepared similarly to oatmeal.
  — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2025
• Though lesser known, millet is a type of small-seeded grass that can be prepared similarly to oatmeal.
  — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026
• Although lesser-known than the chocolate brownie, blondies are similar to their siblings in texture and just as tasty.
  — Esra Gurkan, CNN, 5 Mar. 2023
• Crime isn't just born out of a need for money, but from a desire for power and respect in a world that offers nothing to people deemed lesser.
  — Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2020
• And all pros agree that resetting them with water is the simple—and lesser-known—secret to keeping your curl pattern robust.
  — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 28 June 2019
• The lesser-known of the two Buckeye cornerbacks isn’t just a consolation prize.
  — Cameron Wolfe, The Denver Post, 31 Mar. 2017
• In reality, this means that both highly and lesser-trained athletes will utilize a little fat for fuel during a half marathon.
  — Andrew Hamilton, Outside Online, 11 Mar. 2020
• And against a light box and some lesser experienced defensive backs, the Bulldogs' ground game feasted.
  — Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 9 Oct. 2022
• National parks get all the attention, but some of the country's most striking landscapes are found in lesser-known—and therefore less busy—state parks.
  — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
• Le Marche is often dubbed a cheaper and lesser-known alternative to Tuscany.
  — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 15 July 2022
• One non-hospital option that may be lesser known to people is ambulatory surgery centers.
  — Anthem Blue Cross California, Daily News, 10 June 2026
• Savvy social media creators are brilliant at generating buzz and driving people to check out new and lesser-known spaces.
  — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
• One of the lesser-known could flip the script on Washington’s fixation with shuttering coal production.
  — Eric Tegler, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2021
• With multiple entrances, enter through Tuolumne County for scenic and lesser-traveled areas of the park.
  — James Barrett, Popular Mechanics, 23 Mar. 2023
• The second, in Rocky Mountain National Park, is lesser known.
  — Marc Peruzzi, Outside Online, 15 May 2018
• The Beauty Box's contents are a surprise, but Macy's tends to pack in both luxury and lesser-known brands.
  — Raena Loper and Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 12 Oct. 2022
• There will also be exclusive tastings at both famous and lesser-known wineries, naturally.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
• Rovinj, Croatia — This old town on a peninsula is lesser known than Dubrovnik or Split.
  — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
• The performance will showcase some of Monk’s classic and lesser-known songs alike, each a marvel of soulful ingenuity.
  — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2022