Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Negativa Omdömen och Bristfälligheter

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failing

[Substantiv]

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

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erroneous

[adjektiv]

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

felaktig, oriktig

Ex: They had to retract their statement after discovering it was based on erroneous information .De var tvungna att dra tillbaka sitt uttalande efter att ha upptäckt att det var baserat på **felaktig** information.

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over the hill

[Fras]

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

[adjektiv]

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

skrämmande, chockerande

Ex: Witnesses described the aftermath of the explosion as truly appalling.Vittnena beskrev följderna av explosionen som verkligen **skrämmande**.

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overrated

[adjektiv]

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

överskattad, övervärderad

Ex: The actor's performance was overrated, receiving praise that didn’t match the quality of the role.Skådespelarens prestation var **överskattad** och fick beröm som inte stämde överens med rollens kvalitet.

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uninspired

[adjektiv]

showing little enthusiasm, interest, or drive

Ex: The uninspired employee rarely contributed ideas in meetings .

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inadequate

[adjektiv]

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

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

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notorious

[adjektiv]

widely known for something negative or unfavorable

beryktad, känd för något negativt

Ex: The restaurant is notorious for poor service .Restaurangen är **känd** för sin dåliga service.

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questionable

[adjektiv]

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

tvivelaktig, ifrågasättbar

Ex: A man of questionable character may not be the best to trust .En man med **tvivelaktig** karaktär kanske inte är den bästa att lita på.

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ill-conceived

[adjektiv]

based on a flawed or poor understanding

dåligt genomtänkt, dåligt koncipierad

Ex: Their ill-conceived actions led to unintended consequences .Deras **dåligt genomtänkta** handlingar ledde till oavsiktliga konsekvenser.

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trivial

[adjektiv]

having little or no importance

trivial, obetydlig

Ex: His trivial concerns about the color of the walls were overshadowed by more urgent matters .Hans **triviala** bekymmer om väggarnas färg överskuggades av mer brådskande frågor.

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to leave something to be desired

[Fras]

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

[Substantiv]

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

[Substantiv]

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

nackdel, brist

Ex: Although the offer seems attractive , its drawback is the lack of flexibility .Även om erbjudandet verkar attraktivt är dess **nackdel** bristen på flexibilitet.

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run-of-the-mill

[adjektiv]

very average and without any notable qualities

vardaglig, vanlig

Ex: The store sold run-of-the-mill household items , nothing out of the ordinary or special .Butiken sålde **vanliga** hushållsartiklar, inget utöver det vanliga eller speciellt.

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defective

[adjektiv]

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

[adjektiv]

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

gimmickig, påfallande

Ex: Critics called the film's special effects gimmicky and distracting.Kritiker kallade filmens specialeffekter **knepiga** och störande.

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dire

[adjektiv]

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

fruktansvärd, hemsk

Ex: The hotel 's service was dire, with rude staff and unclean rooms .Hotellet service var **fruktansvärd**, med ohövlig personal och smutsiga rum.

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