Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Juicios Negativos y Defectos

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failing

[Sustantivo]

a shortcoming, defect, or weak point in a person, plan, or system

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erroneous

[Adjetivo]

mistaken or inaccurate due to flaws in reasoning, evidence, or factual support

erróneo

Ex: They had to retract their statement after discovering it was based on erroneous information .Tuvieron que retractarse de su declaración después de descubrir que estaba basada en información **errónea**.

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over the hill

[Frase]

considered old and no longer at one's best

Ex: Despite feeling over the hill, she completed the marathon with determination.

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appalling

[Adjetivo]

so shocking or unexpected that it causes strong emotional reactions like disbelief or horror

terrible

Ex: Witnesses described the aftermath of the explosion as truly appalling.Los testigos describieron las secuelas de la explosión como verdaderamente **espantosas**.

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overrated

[Adjetivo]

having a higher or exaggerated reputation or value than something truly deserves

sobrevalorado, sobreestimado

Ex: The actor's performance was overrated, receiving praise that didn’t match the quality of the role.La actuación del actor fue **sobrevalorada**, recibiendo elogios que no coincidían con la calidad del papel.

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uninspired

[Adjetivo]

showing little enthusiasm, interest, or drive

Ex: The uninspired employee rarely contributed ideas in meetings .

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inadequate

[Adjetivo]

not meeting the expected level of quality, skill, or ability

inadecuado

Ex: The software 's inadequate design caused frequent crashes .

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notorious

[Adjetivo]

widely known for something negative or unfavorable

de mala fama

Ex: The restaurant is notorious for poor service .El restaurante es **notorio** por su mal servicio.

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questionable

[Adjetivo]

doubtful or uncertain in terms of quality, reliability, or legitimacy

cuestionable

Ex: A man of questionable character may not be the best to trust .Un hombre de carácter **cuestionable** puede no ser el mejor en quien confiar.

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ill-conceived

[Adjetivo]

based on a flawed or poor understanding

mal concebido, mal pensado

Ex: Their ill-conceived actions led to unintended consequences .Sus acciones **mal concebidas** llevaron a consecuencias no deseadas.

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trivial

[Adjetivo]

having little or no importance

trivial, insignificante

Ex: His trivial concerns about the color of the walls were overshadowed by more urgent matters .Sus preocupaciones **triviales** sobre el color de las paredes quedaron eclipsadas por asuntos más urgentes.

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to leave something to be desired

[Frase]

to fail to fulfill one's expectations

Ex: His performance in the interview left much to be desired, and he didn't get the job.

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downside

[Sustantivo]

the less favorable or harmful part of something

Ex: The project has many benefits , but a major downside is the tight deadline .

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drawback

[Sustantivo]

a disadvantage or the feature of a situation that makes it unacceptable

inconveniente

Ex: Although the offer seems attractive , its drawback is the lack of flexibility .Aunque la oferta parece atractiva, su **desventaja** es la falta de flexibilidad.

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run-of-the-mill

[Adjetivo]

very average and without any notable qualities

corriente, común

Ex: The store sold run-of-the-mill household items , nothing out of the ordinary or special .La tienda vendía artículos domésticos **corrientes**, nada fuera de lo común o especial.

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defective

[Adjetivo]

having flaws that reduce functionality or quality

Ex: They filed a complaint after receiving a defective laptop that would n’t turn on .

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gimmicky

[Adjetivo]

designed to attract attention or sell something by using clever but superficial or flashy features, often lacking real value

truculento, de truco

Ex: Critics called the film's special effects gimmicky and distracting.Los críticos calificaron los efectos especiales de la película de **trucos** y distractores.

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dire

[Adjetivo]

having a very low quality, often to the point of being unbearable or disappointing

pésimo, horrible

Ex: The hotel 's service was dire, with rude staff and unclean rooms .El servicio del hotel fue **pésimo**, con personal grosero y habitaciones sucias.

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