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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
asinine
[aggettivo]

acting in a foolish or unintelligent manner

asinina

asinina

Ex: The plan was criticized for its asinine assumptions and lack of logic .Il piano è stato criticato per le sue ipotesi **stupide** e la mancanza di logica.
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boorish
[aggettivo]

having rude or disrespectful manners

maleducato, rozzo

maleducato, rozzo

Ex: Their boorish conduct at the event embarrassed their friends .Il loro comportamento **maleducato** all'evento ha imbarazzato i loro amici.
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boor
[sostantivo]

an insensitive and uneducated person who lacks culture and manners

villano

villano

Ex: Despite his wealth , he was seen as a boor due to his lack of refinement .Nonostante la sua ricchezza, era considerato un **zotico** a causa della sua mancanza di raffinatezza.
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callow
[aggettivo]

(of a person) young and behaving in a manner that displays one's inexperience or immaturity

senza barba

senza barba

Ex: The team ’s callow tactics were easily outmaneuvered by their opponents .Le tattiche **inesperte** della squadra furono facilmente superate dagli avversari.
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fatuous
[aggettivo]

extremely thoughtless and foolish in speech or action

fatuo

fatuo

Ex: It was clear that the fatuous plan lacked any serious consideration .Era chiaro che il piano **fatua** mancava di qualsiasi seria considerazione.
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gauche
[aggettivo]

having an awkward or impolite way of behaving due to a lack of social skills or experience

goffa

goffa

Ex: The presenter’s gauche mannerisms were distracting during the conference.I manierismi **goffi** del presentatore erano distraenti durante la conferenza.
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insularity
[sostantivo]

lack of contact, interaction, or openness with other people or cultures, often leading to narrowness of view

isolamento, chiusura

isolamento, chiusura

Ex: Her insularity came from rarely traveling outside her community .La sua **insularità** derivava dal fatto che viaggiava raramente al di fuori della sua comunità.
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prodigal
[aggettivo]

habitually spending money or other resources in a reckless, extravagant, and wasteful way

prodigo

prodigo

Ex: The film portrayed the prodigal son who squandered his inheritance on frivolous pursuits .Il film ha ritratto il figlio **prodigo** che ha sperperato la sua eredità in attività frivole.
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maladroit
[aggettivo]

clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior due to a lack of skill

maldestro, goffo

maldestro, goffo

Ex: The maladroit tennis player struggled with hand-eye coordination on the court .Ha dato una spiegazione **maldestra** che ha solo confuso ulteriormente la questione.
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parochial
[aggettivo]

possessing a limited understanding or point of view, and not open to broadening it

parrocchiale

parrocchiale

Ex: He criticized the project for its parochial perspective , arguing it lacked innovation and inclusivity .Ha criticato il progetto per la sua prospettiva **ristretta**, sostenendo che mancasse di innovazione e inclusività.
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credulous
[aggettivo]

believing things easily even without much evidence that leads to being easy to deceive

credulo

credulo

Ex: The politician 's promises were taken at face value by his credulous supporters .Le promesse del politico sono state prese alla lettera dai suoi sostenitori **creduli**.
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garrulous
[aggettivo]

talking a great deal, particularly about trivial things

garrulous

garrulous

Ex: She became known for her garrulous nature , chatting endlessly about minor topics .Divenne nota per la sua natura **loquace**, chiacchierando senza sosta su argomenti minori.
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loquacious
[aggettivo]

relating to someone who likes to talk much more than necessary

loquace

loquace

Ex: The loquacious guest dominated the dinner conversation .L'ospite **loquace** ha dominato la conversazione durante la cena.
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voluble
[aggettivo]

characterized by a ready and continuous flow of speech

loquace, chiacchierone

loquace, chiacchierone

Ex: A voluble neighbor could talk for hours about local politics .**Loquace**, un vicino potrebbe parlare per ore della politica locale.
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impetuous
[aggettivo]

done swiftly and without careful thought, driven by sudden and strong emotions or impulses

impetuoso, avventato

impetuoso, avventato

Ex: The impetuous teenager decided to skip school for a road trip , facing consequences from both parents and teachers .L'adolescente **impetuoso** decise di marinare la scuola per un viaggio in auto, affrontando le conseguenze sia dei genitori che degli insegnanti.
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distrait
[aggettivo]

not fully attentive or focused, often due to worry, anxiety, or preoccupation with other thoughts

distratto, disattento

distratto, disattento

Ex: The distrait waiter forgot to bring half the order .Il cameriere **distratto** ha dimenticato di portare metà dell'ordine.
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lax
[aggettivo]

showing a tendency to be less strict about rules or discipline

lasso, poco rigoroso

lasso, poco rigoroso

Ex: The city had a lax attitude toward parking violations , leading to frequent abuse .La città aveva un atteggiamento **lasso** verso le violazioni del parcheggio, portando a frequenti abusi.
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to refuse to hold oneself responsible for something when one should and expect others to deal with it instead

scaricabarile

scaricabarile

Ex: During the investigation, it was revealed that several individuals had passed the buck, resulting in a lack of accountability.
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remiss
[aggettivo]

failing to give the needed amount of attention and care toward fulfilling one's obligations

negligente

negligente

Ex: The government was remiss in addressing the environmental concerns raised by the community .Il governo è stato **negligente** nell'affrontare le preoccupazioni ambientali sollevate dalla comunità.
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slovenly
[aggettivo]

lacking of cleanliness and neatness, often implying a disregard for personal hygiene or grooming

trasandato, sciatto

trasandato, sciatto

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buffoon
[sostantivo]

a person who behaves in a ridiculous or amusing way, often to entertain others

buffone, pagliaccio

buffone, pagliaccio

Ex: Despite his reputation as a buffoon, he occasionally demonstrated surprising wisdom in his speeches .Nonostante la sua reputazione di **buffone**, occasionalmente dimostrava una saggezza sorprendente nei suoi discorsi.
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gormless
[aggettivo]

clueless or showing a lack of awareness or understanding

sciocco, smemorato

sciocco, smemorato

Ex: The teacher patiently explained the concept to the gormless student, hoping for some sign of comprehension.L'insegnante ha spiegato pazientemente il concetto allo studente **spaesato**, sperando in qualche segno di comprensione.
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inane
[aggettivo]

lacking meaningful content, purpose, or usefulness

insulso, vuoto

insulso, vuoto

Ex: The politicians wasted time with inane bickering instead of discussing actual policy solutions.I politici hanno perso tempo con litigi **insensati** invece di discutere soluzioni politiche reali.
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a state of happiness based on false hopes or illusions

Ex: The fool's paradise shattered once the truth came out.
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barmy
[aggettivo]

slightly crazy, eccentric, or behaving in a way that seems mentally odd

pazzo, matto

pazzo, matto

Ex: You must be barmy to go swimming in this freezing weather .Devi essere **pazzo** per andare a nuotare con questo tempo gelido.
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batty
[aggettivo]

slightly crazy, eccentric, or behaving in a way that seems mentally odd

pazzo, svitato

pazzo, svitato

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bonkers
[aggettivo]

crazy, eccentric, or acting in a way that seems mentally unsound

pazzo, matto

pazzo, matto

Ex: My friends think I'm bonkers for camping in the desert alone.I miei amici pensano che io sia **pazzo** a fare campeggio da solo nel deserto.
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madcap
[aggettivo]

showing little or no careful thought or planning

pazzoide

pazzoide

Ex: The film's madcap pacing kept the audience laughing from start to finish.Il ritmo **sfrenato** del film ha tenuto il pubblico a ridere dall'inizio alla fine.
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buffoonery
[sostantivo]

foolish, clownish, or ridiculous behavior intended to amuse or entertain

buffonata, pagliacciata

buffonata, pagliacciata

Ex: Political debates sometimes slip into buffoonery rather than serious discussion .I dibattiti politici a volte scivolano nella **buffoneria** piuttosto che in una discussione seria.
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precipitate
[aggettivo]

done, made, or occurring suddenly without sufficient thought

precipitoso,  affrettato

precipitoso, affrettato

Ex: The government’s precipitate response to the crisis only worsened the situation.La risposta **precipitosa** del governo alla crisi ha solo peggiorato la situazione.
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to fight or criticize imaginary enemies or problems

Ex: They spent the meeting tilting at windmills over hypothetical threats.
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