lightweight

• Beschreibt etwas, das wenig wiegt, oder eine Person, die nicht ernst zu nehmen oder einflussreich ist.

Describes something that weighs little, or a person who is not serious or influential.

1. Light in weightA2formal

   Weighing relatively little compared to similar items, making it easy to carry or handle.

   leicht

   • This suitcase is lightweight and perfect for travel.
   • The new laptop is lightweight yet powerful.
   • She prefers lightweight fabrics for summer clothing.

   Synonymeairyetherealfeatherweightfeatherylight

   Antonymeheavyleadenmassiveponderousweighty

2. Lacking importance or influenceB2informal

   Having little significance, impact, or authority.

   unbedeutend

   • He was dismissed as a lightweight in the political debate.
   • The report was criticized as lightweight and superficial.
   • Don't consider her a lightweight; her analysis is surprisingly deep.

   Synonymeinconsequentialinsignificantminornegligiblesmall frysmall-timetrivialunimportant

   Antonymeauthoritativeconsequentialimportantinfluentialsignificantweighty

• Substantiv, das eine Gewichtsklasse im Boxen, Ringen oder anderen Kontaktsportarten für Teilnehmer eines bestimmten Gewichtsbereichs bezeichnet, oder im übertragenen Sinn eine Person, die als unbedeutend oder anmaßend gilt.

A noun referring to a weight class in boxing, wrestling, or other combat sports for competitors of a specific weight range, or figuratively to a person who is considered insignificant or presumptuous.

1. B2formalsport

   A professional boxer weighing between 131 and 135 pounds.

   Leichtgewicht

   • The lightweight champion defended his title last night.
   • He moved up from the featherweight division to lightweight.
   • Many boxers struggle to maintain the lightweight limit.

2. B2formalsport

   An amateur boxer weighing no more than 132 pounds.

   Leichtgewicht

   • The young lightweight won a gold medal at the Olympics.
   • Amateur lightweights must weigh in before each match.
   • She competes as a lightweight in national tournaments.

3. B2formalsport

   A wrestler weighing between 139 and 154 pounds.

   Leichtgewicht

   • The lightweight wrestler pinned his opponent in the final round.
   • He dropped down to the lightweight class for the competition.
   • Lightweight wrestlers are known for their speed and agility.

4. Unimportant personC1informal

   Someone who is insignificant but behaves in a cheeky or presumptuous manner.

   Unbedeutende Person

   • Don't listen to him, he's just a lightweight trying to sound important.
   • She acted like a lightweight, bossing everyone around despite her low rank.
   • The manager dismissed him as a lightweight with no real authority.

   Synonymejackanapessmall fryupstartwhippersnapper

   Antonymebigwigluminarysomebody