Automattic / Automattic/harper

False negative: "a [adverb] worst" is not flagged/fixed to "a [adverb] worse"

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enhancement false-negative grammar harper-core linting
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Description

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> ... my VM is a **strictly worst graphics** experience ...

I just checked and we don't flag "a worst experience" either.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the reported phrases, especially "a strictly worst graphics experience" and "a worst experience," then trace the grammar-checking entry point that handles comparative and superlative adjectives. Done means the incorrect "worst" usage is flagged and the suggested correction is "worse," with regression coverage for the reported cases.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
58/100

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