Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Negatieve Oordelen en Gebreken

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failing

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

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erroneous

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

onjuist, foutief

Ex: They had to retract their statement after discovering it was based on erroneous information .Ze moesten hun verklaring intrekken nadat ze ontdekten dat deze gebaseerd was op **foutieve** informatie.

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over the hill

[Zinsdeel]

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

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

afschuwelijk, schokkend

Ex: Witnesses described the aftermath of the explosion as truly appalling.Getuigen beschreven de nasleep van de explosie als werkelijk **afschuwelijk**.

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overrated

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

overgewaardeerd, overschat

Ex: The actor's performance was overrated, receiving praise that didn’t match the quality of the role.De prestatie van de acteur was **overroepen**, en kreeg lof dat niet overeenkwam met de kwaliteit van de rol.

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uninspired

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

showing little enthusiasm, interest, or drive

Ex: The uninspired employee rarely contributed ideas in meetings .

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inadequate

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

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

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notorious

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

widely known for something negative or unfavorable

berucht, bekend om iets negatiefs

Ex: The restaurant is notorious for poor service .Het restaurant is **berucht** vanwege de slechte service.

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questionable

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

twijfelachtig, betwistbaar

Ex: A man of questionable character may not be the best to trust .Een man van **twijfelachtig** karakter is misschien niet de beste om te vertrouwen.

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ill-conceived

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

based on a flawed or poor understanding

slecht doordacht, slecht bedacht

Ex: Their ill-conceived actions led to unintended consequences .Hun **slecht doordachte** acties leidden tot onbedoelde gevolgen.

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trivial

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having little or no importance

triviaal, onbelangrijk

Ex: His trivial concerns about the color of the walls were overshadowed by more urgent matters .Zijn **triviale** zorgen over de kleur van de muren werden overschaduwd door meer urgente zaken.

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to leave something to be desired

[Zinsdeel]

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

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

nadeel, minpunt

Ex: Although the offer seems attractive , its drawback is the lack of flexibility .Hoewel het aanbod aantrekkelijk lijkt, is het **nadeel** het gebrek aan flexibiliteit.

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run-of-the-mill

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

very average and without any notable qualities

alledaags, gewoon

Ex: The store sold run-of-the-mill household items , nothing out of the ordinary or special .De winkel verkocht **alledaagse** huishoudelijke artikelen, niets bijzonders of speciaals.

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defective

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

gimmickachtig, opzichtig

Ex: Critics called the film's special effects gimmicky and distracting.Critici noemden de speciale effecten van de film **trucjes** en afleidend.

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dire

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

verschrikkelijk, afschuwelijk

Ex: The hotel 's service was dire, with rude staff and unclean rooms .De service van het hotel was **verschrikkelijk**, met onbeleefd personeel en vieze kamers.

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)

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