Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Giudizi Negativi e Difetti

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failing

[sostantivo]

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

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erroneous

[aggettivo]

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

erroneo

Ex: They had to retract their statement after discovering it was based on erroneous information .Hanno dovuto ritrattare la loro dichiarazione dopo aver scoperto che era basata su informazioni **errate**.

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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

[aggettivo]

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

spaventoso

Ex: Witnesses described the aftermath of the explosion as truly appalling.I testimoni hanno descritto le conseguenze dell'esplosione come veramente **raccapriccianti**.

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overrated

[aggettivo]

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

sopravvalutato, sovrastimato

Ex: The actor's performance was overrated, receiving praise that didn’t match the quality of the role.La performance dell'attore è stata **sopravvalutata**, ricevendo elogi che non corrispondevano alla qualità del ruolo.

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uninspired

[aggettivo]

showing little enthusiasm, interest, or drive

Ex: The uninspired employee rarely contributed ideas in meetings .

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inadequate

[aggettivo]

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

inadeguato

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

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notorious

[aggettivo]

widely known for something negative or unfavorable

famigerato

Ex: The restaurant is notorious for poor service .Il ristorante è **noto** per il pessimo servizio.

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questionable

[aggettivo]

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

discutibile

Ex: A man of questionable character may not be the best to trust .Un uomo di carattere **dubbioso** potrebbe non essere il migliore a cui affidarsi.

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ill-conceived

[aggettivo]

based on a flawed or poor understanding

mal concepito, mal pensato

Ex: Their ill-conceived actions led to unintended consequences .Le loro azioni **mal concepite** hanno portato a conseguenze indesiderate.

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trivial

[aggettivo]

having little or no importance

banale

Ex: His trivial concerns about the color of the walls were overshadowed by more urgent matters .Le sue preoccupazioni **banali** riguardo al colore delle pareti furono offuscate da questioni più urgenti.

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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

[sostantivo]

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

[sostantivo]

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 .Sebbene l'offerta sembri attraente, il suo **svantaggio** è la mancanza di flessibilità.

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run-of-the-mill

[aggettivo]

very average and without any notable qualities

banale, ordinario

Ex: The store sold run-of-the-mill household items , nothing out of the ordinary or special .Il negozio vendeva articoli domestici **comuni**, niente di straordinario o speciale.

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defective

[aggettivo]

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

[aggettivo]

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

truffaldino, da attirare l'attenzione

Ex: Critics called the film's special effects gimmicky and distracting.I critici hanno definito gli effetti speciali del film **truccati** e distraenti.

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dire

[aggettivo]

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

terribile, orribile

Ex: The hotel 's service was dire, with rude staff and unclean rooms .Il servizio dell'hotel era **disastroso**, con personale maleducato e stanze sporche.

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