Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Julgamentos Negativos e Defeitos

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failing

[substantivo]

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

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erroneous

[adjetivo]

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

errôneo, incorreto

Ex: They had to retract their statement after discovering it was based on erroneous information .Eles tiveram que retirar sua declaração depois de descobrir que ela era baseada em informações **errôneas**.

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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

[adjetivo]

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

chocante, horroroso

Ex: Witnesses described the aftermath of the explosion as truly appalling.As testemunhas descreveram as consequências da explosão como verdadeiramente **aterrorizantes**.

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overrated

[adjetivo]

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

supervalorizado, superestimado

Ex: The actor's performance was overrated, receiving praise that didn’t match the quality of the role.A atuação do ator foi **supervalorizada**, recebendo elogios que não correspondiam à qualidade do papel.

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uninspired

[adjetivo]

showing little enthusiasm, interest, or drive

Ex: The uninspired employee rarely contributed ideas in meetings .

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inadequate

[adjetivo]

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

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

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notorious

[adjetivo]

widely known for something negative or unfavorable

notório, famoso por algo negativo

Ex: The restaurant is notorious for poor service .O restaurante é **notório** pelo mau serviço.

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questionable

[adjetivo]

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

questionável, duvidoso

Ex: A man of questionable character may not be the best to trust .Um homem de caráter **questionável** pode não ser o melhor em quem confiar.

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ill-conceived

[adjetivo]

based on a flawed or poor understanding

mal concebido, mal pensado

Ex: Their ill-conceived actions led to unintended consequences .Suas ações **mal concebidas** levaram a consequências não intencionais.

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trivial

[adjetivo]

having little or no importance

trivial, insignificante

Ex: His trivial concerns about the color of the walls were overshadowed by more urgent matters .Suas preocupações **triviais** sobre a cor das paredes foram ofuscadas por questões mais urgentes.

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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

[substantivo]

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

[substantivo]

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

desvantagem, inconveniente

Ex: Although the offer seems attractive , its drawback is the lack of flexibility .Embora a oferta pareça atraente, sua **desvantagem** é a falta de flexibilidade.

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run-of-the-mill

[adjetivo]

very average and without any notable qualities

comum, ordinário

Ex: The store sold run-of-the-mill household items , nothing out of the ordinary or special .A loja vendia artigos domésticos **comuns**, nada fora do comum ou especial.

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defective

[adjetivo]

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

[adjetivo]

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

enganoso, chamativo

Ex: Critics called the film's special effects gimmicky and distracting.Críticos chamaram os efeitos especiais do filme de **artificiais** e distrativos.

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dire

[adjetivo]

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

péssimo, horrível

Ex: The hotel 's service was dire, with rude staff and unclean rooms .O serviço do hotel foi **péssimo**, com funcionários rudes e quartos sujos.

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