lackluster
gb/lˈæklˌʌstɚ/ us/lˈæklˌʌstɚ/
C1
English
erőtlen, lapos, fénytelen
C1
1
Usage pattern:
[a lackluster + noun]
The team gave a lackluster performance and lost by ten points.
A csapat erőtlen teljesítményt nyújtott, és tíz ponttal kikapott.
Despite the hype, the movie’s plot was lackluster and predictable.
A felhajtás ellenére a film cselekménye lapos és kiszámítható volt.
Voter turnout was lackluster compared with previous elections.
Learner examples
The show was lackluster.
A műsor lapos volt.
She gave a lackluster presentation.
Erőtlen előadást tartott.
Common mistake:
Often misspelled as *lack luster* (two words) or confused with *lack of* + noun; it is usually an adjective before a noun.
Meaning
Not impressive or exciting
Collocations
lackluster performance
|lackluster results
|lackluster response
|lackluster sales
|lackluster showing
|lackluster campaign
|lackluster season
|lackluster effort
|lackluster reception
|lackluster presentation
Synonyms
mediocre (Emphasizes average or only acceptable quality.)
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uninspired (Emphasizes a lack of creativity or imagination.)
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underwhelming (Emphasizes that it disappoints expectations.)
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dull (Emphasizes boring or uninteresting.)
Antonyms
impressive (Clearly good and admired.)
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exciting (Creates strong interest or enthusiasm.)
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outstanding (Exceptionally good.)
Themes
evaluation
|work
|business
|arts
|sports
Definition
Not very good, not interesting, or not exciting.
Not showing much energy, interest, or quality; dull, uninspired, or disappointing.
C1
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fénytelen
B2
Usage pattern:
[a lackluster + surface/material/finish]
The silver looked lackluster after years without polishing.
Az ezüst évekig tartó polírozás nélkül fényét vesztette.
Under the harsh lighting, the paint appeared flat and lackluster.
Az éles megvilágításban a festék mattnak és fénytelennek látszott.
Winter air can leave your hair dry and lackluster.
Learner examples
The metal looks lackluster.
A fém fénytelennek tűnik.
My hair feels lackluster today.
Ma fénytelen a hajam.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse this literal sense; in everyday English it more often means “not impressive.”
Meaning
Not shiny; lacking brightness
Collocations
lackluster finish
|lackluster shine
|lackluster surface
|lackluster paint
|lackluster glow
|lackluster hair
|lackluster skin
|lackluster metal
|lackluster polish
|lackluster pearls
Synonyms
dull (Common and general for ‘not shiny’.)
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matte (More technical; specifically ‘not glossy’ as a finish.)
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lacklustre (British spelling; same meaning.)
Antonyms
shiny (Reflects light strongly; has shine.)
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lustrous (Has an attractive shine or glow.)
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glossy (Shiny and smooth, especially of surfaces.)
Themes
appearance
|materials
|fashion
Definition
Not shiny; not bright.
Lacking luster; not bright or glossy in appearance.
Grammar
Dictionary form
lackluster
IPA
GB/lˈæklˌʌstɚ/
US/lˈæklˌʌstɚ/
Syllables & stress
lackluster (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (lackluster)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: lackluster
Word family
Core family
lack
noun A2
Related words
luster
noun
lustrous
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
lusterless
adjective
Expressions
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