lacklustre
gb/lˈæklˈʌstɹi/ us/lˈæklˈʌstɹi/
C1
English
gyenge, kedvetlen, langyos, fénytelen
C1
1
gyenge
A2
Usage pattern:
a lacklustre [performance/season/campaign/showing/result]
The team’s lacklustre performance drew boos from the crowd.
A csapat gyenge teljesítményét kifütyülte a közönség.
Reviews said the film had a strong cast but a lacklustre script.
A kritikák szerint a film szereplőgárdája erős volt, de a forgatókönyve gyenge.
After a lacklustre start, the company changed strategy and recovered.
Learner examples
The show was lacklustre.
A műsor elég gyenge volt.
Sales were lacklustre this month.
Az eladások gyengék voltak ebben a hónapban.
Common mistake:
In American English the usual spelling is lackluster.
Meaning
not impressive or exciting
Collocations
lacklustre performance
|lacklustre results
|lacklustre season
|lacklustre campaign
|lacklustre showing
|lacklustre presentation
|lacklustre speech
|lacklustre sales
|lacklustre reception
|lacklustre start
Synonyms
underwhelming (suggests it fails to meet expectations.)
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mediocre (emphasizes average quality rather than excitement.)
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uninspiring (focuses on not motivating interest or enthusiasm.)
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dull (more general and can sound blunter.)
Antonyms
impressive (makes a strong positive effect.)
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exciting (creates interest and energy.)
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outstanding (far better than average.)
Themes
daily_life
|work
|education
|entertainment
Definition
not very good or exciting
Not interesting, exciting, or impressive; disappointing in quality or effect.
C1
2
Usage pattern:
a lacklustre [effort/response/reaction/attitude]
He gave a lacklustre response when asked if he wanted the promotion.
Langyos választ adott, amikor megkérdezték, akarja-e az előléptetést.
The audience was polite but lacklustre during the Q&A.
A közönség udvarias volt, de a kérdezz-felelek alatt nem mutatott sok lelkesedést.
Her lacklustre effort suggested she wasn’t taking the project seriously.
Learner examples
His reaction was lacklustre.
Elég langyos volt a reakciója.
She sounded lacklustre in the interview.
Az interjúban kedvetlennek hangzott.
Common mistake:
Don’t use it to mean simply “tired” unless the context is about low enthusiasm or effort.
Meaning
showing little enthusiasm
Collocations
lacklustre effort
|lacklustre response
|lacklustre reaction
|lacklustre enthusiasm
|lacklustre attitude
|lacklustre interest
|lacklustre participation
|lacklustre support
Synonyms
half-hearted (emphasizes a lack of commitment.)
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unenthusiastic (directly states missing enthusiasm.)
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listless (suggests low energy and little interest.)
Antonyms
enthusiastic (shows strong interest and eagerness.)
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energetic (shows high energy and drive.)
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eager (shows readiness and interest to act.)
Themes
emotions
|work
|social
Definition
not energetic or enthusiastic
Showing little energy, enthusiasm, or interest; unmotivated or half-hearted.
C1
3
fénytelen
B1
Usage pattern:
lacklustre [hair/skin/paint/metal/finish]
The silver looked lacklustre after years in the drawer.
Az ezüst fénytelennek tűnt, miután éveken át a fiókban hevert.
A conditioner can help revive lacklustre hair.
Egy hajbalzsam segíthet újra fényessé tenni a fénytelen hajat.
The new paint dried to a lacklustre finish.
Learner examples
My hair looks lacklustre today.
Ma fénytelennek tűnik a hajam.
Common mistake:
This sense is about physical shine; the more common everyday use is about quality or excitement.
Meaning
not shiny; dull-looking
Collocations
lacklustre hair
|lacklustre skin
|lacklustre finish
|lacklustre paint
|lacklustre sheen
|lacklustre surface
|lacklustre metal
Synonyms
dull (general word for not bright or shiny.)
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matte (often describes an intentionally non-shiny finish.)
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tarnished (suggests the shine has been lost over time, especially on metal.)
Antonyms
shiny (reflects light strongly.)
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lustrous (more formal; suggests rich, attractive shine.)
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gleaming (emphasizes a bright, noticeable shine.)
Themes
appearance
|materials
Definition
not bright or shiny
Lacking shine or brightness; dull in appearance.
Grammar
Dictionary form
lacklustre
IPA
GB/lˈæklˈʌstɹi/
US/lˈæklˈʌstɹi/
Syllables & stress
lacklustre (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (lacklustre)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: lacklustre
Word family
Core family
lack
verb A2
Related words
lustre
noun B2
lackluster
adjective C1
Negative and opposite forms
lustreless
adjective
Advanced or less common
lustrous
adjective
Expressions
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