Competenze Lessicali SAT 5 - lezione 35

doing things or moving in a way that lacks control and care, usually causing accidents

goffo

feeling very sleepy

sonnolento

likely to break due to the lack of strength or durability

fragile, leggero

looking messy, disheveled, or unkempt due to neglect in maintaining a neat and tidy appearance

disordinato, trasandato

causing a feeling of nausea or expressing nervousness

nauseante, inquietante

poorly constructed, low quality, and prone to falling apart or breaking easily

fragile, di bassa qualità

slightly drunk or intoxicated, often resulting in unsteady movements or a feeling of lightheadedness

leggermente ubriaco, un po' alticcio

(of a woman) unfashionable, unattractive, or lacking in style and elegance, often due to outdated clothing choices or a conservative appearance

sciatto

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

trasandato, disordinato

beyond what is ordinary, expected, and indicating the inference of supernatural powers

inquietante

composed of a diverse or varied mixture of elements

variegato, misto

overly particular about small details, making one challenging to please

schizzinoso

(especially of a man) round or a little overweight

corpulento

cautious, distrustful, or wary about something

diffidente, sospettoso

characterized by a lighthearted and uncontrolled demeanor

frizzante, esuberante

strongly built and muscular, with a large and robust physique

robusto, spesso

the three-hundredth anniversary of an event or occasion

tricentenario

showy but cheap and of poor quality

sgargiante, di cattivo gusto

exaggerated, artificial, or theatrical, often in an attempt to impress or gain attention

teatrale, esagerato