flighty
gb/flˈaɪti/ us/flˈaɪti/
C1
Англійська
felelőtlen, komolytalan, szeszélyes, csapongó, ijedős
C1
1
felelőtlen
B1
komolytalan
B1
Модель уживання:
[someone] is flighty (about [something])
He seems nice, but he can be a bit flighty when it comes to work commitments.
Kedvesnek tűnik, de a munkahelyi kötelezettségeit illetően tud kissé felelőtlen lenni.
It was a flighty decision, and she regretted it the next day.
Felelőtlen döntés volt, és másnap megbánta.
I don’t want a flighty roommate who forgets to pay bills.
Навчальні приклади
She is flighty and often late.
Komolytalan, és gyakran elkésik.
That plan sounds flighty.
Az a terv komolytalannak hangzik.
Поширена помилка:
Often confused with flirty (romantically playful). Flighty is about being unreliable or not serious.
Значення
not serious or reliable
Словосполучення
a flighty person
|flighty behavior
|a flighty decision
|flighty attitude
|rather flighty
|seem flighty
|too flighty
|a bit flighty
|flighty and irresponsible
|flighty but charming
Синоніми
irresponsible (Stronger focus on failing duties.)
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careless (Emphasizes lack of care rather than personality.)
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scatterbrained (Suggests disorganized thinking and forgetfulness.)
Антоніми
reliable (Can be depended on to act responsibly.)
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serious (Takes matters and responsibilities earnestly.)
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steady (Consistent and dependable in behavior.)
Теми
personality
|social_life
|work
Визначення
Not careful or responsible; not dependable.
Not giving enough thought to responsibilities or consequences; unreliable and not serious in behavior or decisions.
C1
2
szeszélyes
B2
csapongó
B2
Модель уживання:
[someone] is flighty / [someone]'s attention is flighty
Her attention was flighty, jumping from one topic to another.
A figyelme csapongó volt, egyik témáról a másikra ugrott.
He can be flighty in his moods, cheerful one minute and irritated the next.
A hangulata szeszélyes tud lenni: egyik percben vidám, a másikban ingerlékeny.
They wanted a long-term partner, not someone flighty and uncertain.
Навчальні приклади
His moods are flighty.
Szeszélyes a hangulata.
My attention is flighty today.
Ma csapong a figyelmem.
Поширена помилка:
Do not use for normal variety or flexibility; it usually criticizes someone for being inconsistent.
Значення
changing mood or interest quickly
Словосполучення
flighty mood
|flighty temperament
|flighty attention
|flighty enthusiasm
|a flighty nature
|seem flighty
|get flighty
|her flighty interest
|flighty emotions
|flighty manner
Синоніми
fickle (Directly emphasizes changing loyalties or preferences.)
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capricious (More formal; suggests sudden, unpredictable changes.)
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mercurial (Often about quick mood changes; somewhat literary.)
Антоніми
consistent (Does not change quickly or unpredictably.)
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constant (Steady in feelings or loyalty.)
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stable (Emotionally or behaviorally steady.)
Теми
emotions
|relationships
|personality
Визначення
Changing your mind or feelings quickly.
Likely to change ideas, moods, or interests quickly; fickle and unpredictable.
C1
3
ijedős
A2
Модель уживання:
a flighty [animal] / [animal] is flighty
The horse was flighty around loud traffic, so she rode in quieter areas.
A ló ijedős volt a hangos forgalomban, ezért nyugodtabb helyeken lovagolt vele.
After a few weeks of training, the pony became less flighty.
Néhány hét tréning után a póni kevésbé lett ijedős.
It’s a talented animal, but still a bit flighty in new environments.
Навчальні приклади
This horse is flighty.
Ez a ló ijedős.
The dog got flighty when it heard fireworks.
A kutya nagyon ijedős lett, amikor meghallotta a tűzijátékot.
Поширена помилка:
In this sense it is close to skittish; it does not mean the animal can fly.
Значення
easily frightened and hard to control
Словосполучення
a flighty horse
|a flighty mare
|flighty under saddle
|a bit flighty
|still flighty
|naturally flighty
|flighty around traffic
|flighty in crowds
|a flighty pony
|too flighty to ride
Синоніми
skittish (Most common synonym for animals that startle easily.)
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jumpy (Informal; emphasizes sudden startled reactions.)
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nervy (Highlights nervous temperament; common in riding contexts.)
Антоніми
calm (Not easily startled or frightened.)
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steady (Reliable and unflappable, especially of a horse.)
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docile (Easy to manage; not resistant or easily spooked.)
Теми
animals
|sports
Визначення
Easily scared and quick to run away (often an animal).
Easily startled or frightened and therefore difficult to control, especially used of a horse or other animal.
Граматика
Словникова форма
flighty
IPA
GB/flˈaɪti/
US/flˈaɪti/
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flighty (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (flighty)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: flighty
- Comparative: flightier
- Superlative: flightiest
Споріднені слова
Forms
flightier
adjective
flightiest
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
flightless
adjective
Advanced or less common
flightiness
noun C1
flightily
adverb
Вирази
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