impeccable
gb/ɪmpˈɛkəbəl/ us/ɪmpˈɛkəbəl/
C1
Inglés
kifogástalan, hibátlan, feddhetetlen
C1
FORMAL
1
kifogástalan
B2
hibátlan
B1
Patrón de uso:
impeccable [work/performance/grammar/logic/timing]
Her report was impeccable: clear, accurate, and well organized.
A jelentése kifogástalan volt: világos, pontos és jól szerkesztett.
The witness’s timeline was impeccable and matched the security footage.
A tanú időrendje kifogástalan volt, és megegyezett a biztonsági kamerák felvételeivel.
They delivered impeccable service from start to finish.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Your grammar is impeccable.
Kifogástalan a nyelvtanod.
He did an impeccable job.
Kifogástalan munkát végzett.
Error frecuente:
Often used for things that can be judged (work, timing, logic). For people, it usually refers to their behavior, style, or standards, not physical appearance.
Significado
completely without mistakes
Colocaciones
impeccable standards
|impeccable work
|impeccable performance
|impeccable grammar
|impeccable logic
|impeccable timing
|impeccable attention to detail
|impeccable record
|impeccable service
|impeccable credentials
Sinónimos
flawless (Highlights the absence of any defect or error.)
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faultless (Slightly more formal; emphasizes no faults at all.)
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perfect (More general and more common; less precise than impeccable.)
Antónimos
flawed (Having faults or defects.)
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imperfect (Not completely correct or complete.)
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faulty (Containing errors or problems, especially in design or reasoning.)
Temas
quality
|work
|daily_life
|communication
Definición
perfect, with no mistakes
Having no faults, mistakes, or imperfections; meeting the highest standard.
C2
FORMAL
2
feddhetetlen
C1
Patrón de uso:
impeccable [character/reputation/ethics]
She had an impeccable reputation for fairness.
Feddhetetlen híre volt az igazságosság terén.
The judge was known for impeccable integrity.
A bíró feddhetetlen becsületességéről volt ismert.
He presented himself as impeccable, but the investigation revealed serious misconduct.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She has an impeccable reputation.
Feddhetetlen a hírneve.
He is known for impeccable honesty.
Feddhetetlen őszinteségéről ismert.
Error frecuente:
Less common than the 'no mistakes' meaning; it often sounds formal or emphatic when used about morality.
Significado
morally pure; beyond blame
Colocaciones
impeccable character
|impeccable reputation
|impeccable ethics
|impeccable integrity
|impeccable conduct
|impeccable moral standards
Sinónimos
blameless (Focuses on not deserving criticism or blame.)
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upright (Suggests strong moral principles and honesty.)
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irreproachable (Very formal; stresses that no criticism is possible.)
Antónimos
corrupt (Morally dishonest, especially for personal gain.)
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dishonest (Not truthful or trustworthy.)
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reprehensible (Deserving strong criticism or blame.)
Temas
ethics
|society
|law
Definición
very honest and morally good
Having very high moral standards and not deserving blame or criticism for wrongdoing.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
impeccable
AFI
GB/ɪmpˈɛkəbəl/
US/ɪmpˈɛkəbəl/
Sílabas y acento
im - pec - cable (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pec)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: impeccable
Familia de palabras
Core family
impeccably
adverb C1
Advanced or less common
impeccability
noun
Expresiones
impeccable manners
1/ɪmpˈɛkəbəl mˈænɚz/
fixed phrase
very polite behavior
be very polite
Ejemplos
- Even under pressure, he kept impeccable manners.
- The children were quiet and had impeccable manners at dinner.
- She greeted everyone with impeccable manners.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He has impeccable manners.
- They showed impeccable manners.
impeccable record
1/ɪmpˈɛkəbəl ɹˈɛkɚd/
fixed phrase
formal
history with no faults
a perfect history with no problems
Ejemplos
- She has an impeccable record as a pilot.
- The company’s impeccable safety record impressed regulators.
- He maintained an impeccable record throughout his career.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She has an impeccable record.
- They kept an impeccable safety record.
impeccable service
1/ɪmpˈɛkəbəl sˈɚvɪs/
fixed phrase
business
service with no problems
very good service, with no problems
Ejemplos
- The hotel is expensive, but the staff provide impeccable service.
- We chose the restaurant because of its impeccable service.
- Impeccable service kept customers coming back.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The staff gave impeccable service.
- This hotel offers impeccable service.
impeccable taste
1/ɪmpˈɛkəbəl tˈeɪst/
fixed phrase
formal
excellent style and judgment
very good style and judgment
Ejemplos
- She has impeccable taste in music and design.
- The apartment is simple but shows impeccable taste.
- He chose an engagement ring with impeccable taste.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She has impeccable taste.
- They have impeccable taste in clothes.
impeccable timing
1/ɪmpˈɛkəbəl tˈaɪmɪŋ/
fixed phrase
perfectly well-chosen time
at exactly the right time
Ejemplos
- With impeccable timing, she asked the question just as the meeting ended.
- His joke had impeccable timing and eased the tension in the room.
- The team’s substitution showed impeccable timing.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He spoke with impeccable timing.
- The joke had impeccable timing.