CEFR B2

lame

adjective

Meaning

Unimpressive, unoriginal, or inadequate; failing to meet expectations or standards.

Examples

That excuse for being late is pretty lame.
His argument was so lame that no one took him seriously.

Synonyms: weak, poor, unsatisfactory, pathetic

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lame (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /leɪm/

Definition

Unimpressive, unoriginal, or inadequate; failing to meet expectations or standards.

Examples

That excuse for being late is pretty lame.
His argument was so lame that no one took him seriously.
The movie's plot was predictable and the acting was lame.

How to Use lame

lame excuse (collocation): An excuse that is unconvincing or obviously false. — "She offered a lame excuse for why she was late."
lame joke (collocation): A joke that is not funny or is poorly told. — "His lame joke fell flat with the audience."
lame attempt (collocation): An effort that is inadequate or unsuccessful. — "It was a lame attempt to fix the problem."

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