lacklustre
gb/lˈæklˈʌstɹi/ us/lˈæklˈʌstɹi/
C1
Английский
Значения
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adjective
C1
property
1
not impressive or exciting
not very good or exciting
Модель употребления:
a lacklustre [performance/season/campaign/showing/result]
Частая ошибка:
In American English the usual spelling is lackluster.
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
impressive (makes a strong positive effect.)
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exciting (creates interest and energy.)
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outstanding (far better than average.)
Коллокации
lacklustre performance
|lacklustre results
|lacklustre season
|lacklustre campaign
|lacklustre showing
|lacklustre presentation
|lacklustre speech
|lacklustre sales
|lacklustre reception
|lacklustre start
Темы
daily_life
|work
|education
|entertainment
Примеры
- The team’s lacklustre performance drew boos from the crowd.
- Reviews said the film had a strong cast but a lacklustre script.
- After a lacklustre start, the company changed strategy and recovered.
Примеры для изучающих
- The show was lacklustre.
- Sales were lacklustre this month.
adjective
C1
property
2
showing little enthusiasm
not energetic or enthusiastic
Модель употребления:
a lacklustre [effort/response/reaction/attitude]
Частая ошибка:
Don’t use it to mean simply “tired” unless the context is about low enthusiasm or effort.
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
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.)
Коллокации
lacklustre effort
|lacklustre response
|lacklustre reaction
|lacklustre enthusiasm
|lacklustre attitude
|lacklustre interest
|lacklustre participation
|lacklustre support
Темы
emotions
|work
|social
Примеры
- He gave a lacklustre response when asked if he wanted the promotion.
- The audience was polite but lacklustre during the Q&A.
- Her lacklustre effort suggested she wasn’t taking the project seriously.
Примеры для изучающих
- His reaction was lacklustre.
- She sounded lacklustre in the interview.
adjective
C1
property
3
not shiny; dull-looking
not bright or shiny
Модель употребления:
lacklustre [hair/skin/paint/metal/finish]
Частая ошибка:
This sense is about physical shine; the more common everyday use is about quality or excitement.
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
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.)
Коллокации
lacklustre hair
|lacklustre skin
|lacklustre finish
|lacklustre paint
|lacklustre sheen
|lacklustre surface
|lacklustre metal
Темы
appearance
|materials
Примеры
- The silver looked lacklustre after years in the drawer.
- A conditioner can help revive lacklustre hair.
- The new paint dried to a lacklustre finish.
Примеры для изучающих
- My hair looks lacklustre today.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
lacklustre
IPA
GB/lˈæklˈʌstɹi/
US/lˈæklˈʌstɹi/
Слоги и ударение
lacklustre (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (lacklustre)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: lacklustre
Родственные слова
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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