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picayune
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insignificante

insignificante

Disapproving
Informal

considered to be of small importance or value

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He wasted time arguing over picayune details instead of focusing on the main issue.
She dismissed the criticism as picayune complaints that didn't affect the overall success of the project.
sacrosanct
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sacrosanto

sacrosanto

extremely important, to the point that it is not allowed to be condemned or changed

limpid
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limpido

limpido

(of language or music) clear and easy to understand

sinister
aggettivo
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(minaccioso)

(minaccioso)

sinistro

suggesting or indicating evil, harm, or danger

hidebound
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(conservatore)

(conservatore)

rigido

unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention

jejune
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giugno

giugno

displaying simplicity, immaturity, or inexperience

laggard
aggettivo
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(indietro)

(indietro)

lento

sluggish or falling behind in progress, development, or pace compared to others

staccato
aggettivo
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(staccata)

(staccata)

staccato

a style of playing or singing musical notes with short, distinct intervals between them

defunct
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(defunto)

(defunto)

estinto

passed away or deceased

placid
placid
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placido

placido

peaceful and calm, not easily excited, irritated, angered, or upset

tranquil
tranquil
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(sereno)

(sereno)

tranquillo

feeling calm and peaceful, without any disturbances or things that might be upsetting

dastard
aggettivo
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(codardo)

(codardo)

vigliacco

lacking courage or integrity in one's actions

bleak
bleak
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(gelido)

(gelido)

freddo

(of weather) unpleasantly cold and often windy

berserk
aggettivo
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frenetico

frenetico

acting violently or irrationally due to extreme anger or excitement

blase
aggettivo
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(indifferente)

(indifferente)

blasé

bored or indifferent due to overexposure to worldly pleasures or experiences

meager
meager
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(esiguo)

(esiguo)

scarsissimo

Disapproving

lacking in quantity, quality, or extent

opportune
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opportuno

opportuno

(of a time) ideal for achieving a particular purpose or reaching success

impromptu
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(spontaneo)

(spontaneo)

improvvisato

done spontaneously or without prior preparation

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