Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Negative Judgments & Flaws

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

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

considered old and no longer at one's best

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

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

showing little enthusiasm, interest, or drive

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

widely known for something negative or unfavorable

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

based on a flawed or poor understanding

having little or no importance

to fail to fulfill one's expectations

the less favorable or harmful part of something

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

very average and without any notable qualities

having flaws that reduce functionality or quality

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

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