lacklustre
gb/lˈæklˈʌstɹi/ us/lˈæklˈʌstɹi/
C1
Inglese
gyenge, kedvetlen, langyos, fénytelen
C1
1
gyenge
A2
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
The show was lacklustre.
A műsor elég gyenge volt.
Sales were lacklustre this month.
Az eladások gyengék voltak ebben a hónapban.
Errore comune:
In American English the usual spelling is lackluster.
Significato
not impressive or exciting
Collocazioni
lacklustre performance
|lacklustre results
|lacklustre season
|lacklustre campaign
|lacklustre showing
|lacklustre presentation
|lacklustre speech
|lacklustre sales
|lacklustre reception
|lacklustre start
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
impressive (makes a strong positive effect.)
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exciting (creates interest and energy.)
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outstanding (far better than average.)
Temi
daily_life
|work
|education
|entertainment
Definizione
not very good or exciting
Not interesting, exciting, or impressive; disappointing in quality or effect.
C1
2
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
His reaction was lacklustre.
Elég langyos volt a reakciója.
She sounded lacklustre in the interview.
Az interjúban kedvetlennek hangzott.
Errore comune:
Don’t use it to mean simply “tired” unless the context is about low enthusiasm or effort.
Significato
showing little enthusiasm
Collocazioni
lacklustre effort
|lacklustre response
|lacklustre reaction
|lacklustre enthusiasm
|lacklustre attitude
|lacklustre interest
|lacklustre participation
|lacklustre support
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
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.)
Temi
emotions
|work
|social
Definizione
not energetic or enthusiastic
Showing little energy, enthusiasm, or interest; unmotivated or half-hearted.
C1
3
fénytelen
B1
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
My hair looks lacklustre today.
Ma fénytelennek tűnik a hajam.
Errore comune:
This sense is about physical shine; the more common everyday use is about quality or excitement.
Significato
not shiny; dull-looking
Collocazioni
lacklustre hair
|lacklustre skin
|lacklustre finish
|lacklustre paint
|lacklustre sheen
|lacklustre surface
|lacklustre metal
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
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.)
Temi
appearance
|materials
Definizione
not bright or shiny
Lacking shine or brightness; dull in appearance.
Grammatica
Forma base
lacklustre
IPA
GB/lˈæklˈʌstɹi/
US/lˈæklˈʌstɹi/
Sillabe e accento
lacklustre (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (lacklustre)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: lacklustre
Famiglia di parole
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
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