flightiness
gb/flˈaɪtˌaɪns/ us/flˈaɪtˌaɪns/
C1
Engelsk
csapongás, szétszórtság, könnyedség, játékosság, felületesség
SUBSTANTIV
C1
1
csapongás
B2
szétszórtság
B1
Bruksmønster:
the flightiness of [someone]; [someone]'s flightiness
Her flightiness made it hard to trust her with long-term plans.
A csapongása miatt nehéz volt megbízni benne, amikor hosszú távú tervekről volt szó.
He tried to hide his flightiness at work, but he kept switching projects.
A munkahelyén próbálta leplezni a csapongását, de folyton más projektre váltott.
They mistook his flightiness for confidence, but he rarely followed through.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
His flightiness worries his parents.
A csapongása aggasztja a szüleit.
I lost the job because of my flightiness.
A szétszórtságom miatt elvesztettem az állást.
Vanlig feil:
Do not confuse with aviation-related meanings of flight; flightiness is about personality/behavior.
Betydning
tendency to be unreliable and changeable
Ordkombinasjoner
youthful flightiness
|her flightiness
|his flightiness
|a touch of flightiness
|accused of flightiness
|signs of flightiness
|persistent flightiness
|mere flightiness
|perceived flightiness
|complain about flightiness
Synonymer
fickleness (emphasizes changing choices or feelings often.)
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inconstancy (more formal; not staying loyal or consistent.)
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capriciousness (emphasizes sudden, unpredictable changes.)
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scatterbrainedness (focuses on distractibility and disorganization.)
Antonymer
steadiness (being stable and consistent over time.)
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reliability (being trusted to do what you promised.)
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seriousness (taking things with appropriate importance.)
Temaer
personality
|behavior
|relationships
Definisjon
Flightiness is when someone cannot stay serious or steady and changes their mind a lot.
The quality of being flighty; a tendency to be irresponsible, easily distracted, or quick to change plans, interests, or opinions.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
2
könnyedség
B2
játékosság
B2
Bruksmønster:
a sense of flightiness; an air of flightiness
The novel’s early chapters have a bright flightiness that later disappears.
A regény korai fejezeteit derűs könnyedség jellemzi, amely később eltűnik.
She answered with a deliberate flightiness to keep the conversation from turning heavy.
Szándékos könnyedséggel válaszolt, hogy a beszélgetés ne váljon túl komollyá.
A little flightiness in his voice helped calm the tense room.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
There was some flightiness in her jokes.
Volt némi játékosság a vicceiben.
Vanlig feil:
This sense can be positive (playful) or negative (not serious enough); context decides.
Betydning
light, playful, slightly frivolous tone
Ordkombinasjoner
a sense of flightiness
|an air of flightiness
|charming flightiness
|surface flightiness
|moments of flightiness
|touches of flightiness
|a hint of flightiness
|light flightiness
Synonymer
lightheartedness (more clearly positive and warm.)
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playfulness (focuses on joking or teasing.)
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frivolity (often suggests triviality and lack of seriousness.)
Antonymer
gravity (seriousness, especially in tone.)
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solemnity (formal, serious mood or manner.)
Temaer
emotions
|social
|communication
Definisjon
Flightiness can mean a light and playful feeling that is not serious.
A lighthearted, playful quality that avoids seriousness, often in speech, behavior, or mood.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
3
felületesség
B2
Bruksmønster:
the flightiness of [something]
The committee rejected the proposal, citing its flightiness and lack of evidence.
A bizottság elutasította a javaslatot, felületességére és a bizonyítékok hiányára hivatkozva.
Reviewers complained about the flightiness of the dialogue in the second act.
A kritikusok a második felvonás dialógusainak felületességét kifogásolták.
He tried to defend the article, but the flightiness of the claims was obvious.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
The teacher said my essay had flightiness.
A tanár azt mondta, hogy van némi felületesség a fogalmazásomban.
Vanlig feil:
Often used as a criticism of ideas or work, not only of people.
Betydning
superficial lack of seriousness in something
Ordkombinasjoner
the flightiness of the argument
|the flightiness of the article
|criticize the flightiness
|complain about flightiness
|dismiss it as flightiness
|charge of flightiness
Synonymer
superficiality (emphasizes lack of depth or careful thought.)
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triviality (emphasizes that something is unimportant.)
Antonymer
depth (serious, thoughtful quality.)
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rigor (careful, thorough thinking or method.)
Temaer
education
|communication
|writing
Definisjon
Flightiness can also mean that something feels too shallow or not serious.
A quality of seeming shallow or not thoughtful enough, especially in writing, discussion, or decision-making.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
flightiness
IPA
GB/flˈaɪtˌaɪns/
US/flˈaɪtˌaɪns/
Stavelser og trykk
flight - i - ness (3 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (flight)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
- Base: flightiness
- Plural: flightiness
Ordfamilie
Core family
flighty
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
flightily
adverb
Uttrykk
a touch of flightiness
1/ə tˈʌt͡ʃ əv flˈaɪtˌaɪns/
fixed phrase
a small amount of flighty behavior
A touch of flightiness means a little bit of flighty behavior.
Eksempler
- She has a touch of flightiness, but she’s kind and creative.
- The presentation had a touch of flightiness, so they added more data.
- His answers showed a touch of flightiness under pressure.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- He has a touch of flightiness.
an air of flightiness
1/ən ˈɛɹ əv flˈaɪtˌaɪns/
fixed phrase
a general impression of being flighty
An air of flightiness means you seem a little flighty.
Eksempler
- Despite an air of flightiness, she was extremely organized behind the scenes.
- The brand’s new ads have an air of flightiness that doesn’t fit their message.
- He projects an air of flightiness, so clients hesitate to commit.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- She has an air of flightiness.
dismiss [something] as flightiness
1/dɪsmˈɪs sˈʌmθɪŋ ˈæz flˈaɪtˌaɪns/
fixed phrase
treat something as silly and unserious
If you dismiss something as flightiness, you say it is silly and not serious.
Eksempler
- They dismissed her concerns as flightiness and refused to investigate.
- Don’t dismiss his enthusiasm as flightiness until you’ve heard the plan.
- The editor dismissed the criticism as flightiness from online commenters.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- He dismissed my idea as flightiness.