lacklustre
gb/lˈæklˈʌstɹi/ us/lˈæklˈʌstɹi/
C1
Kiingereza
gyenge, kedvetlen, langyos, fénytelen
C1
1
gyenge
A2
Muundo wa matumizi:
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The show was lacklustre.
A műsor elég gyenge volt.
Sales were lacklustre this month.
Az eladások gyengék voltak ebben a hónapban.
Kosa la kawaida:
In American English the usual spelling is lackluster.
Maana
not impressive or exciting
Miunganiko ya maneno
lacklustre performance
|lacklustre results
|lacklustre season
|lacklustre campaign
|lacklustre showing
|lacklustre presentation
|lacklustre speech
|lacklustre sales
|lacklustre reception
|lacklustre start
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
impressive (makes a strong positive effect.)
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exciting (creates interest and energy.)
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outstanding (far better than average.)
Mada
daily_life
|work
|education
|entertainment
Ufafanuzi
not very good or exciting
Not interesting, exciting, or impressive; disappointing in quality or effect.
C1
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
His reaction was lacklustre.
Elég langyos volt a reakciója.
She sounded lacklustre in the interview.
Az interjúban kedvetlennek hangzott.
Kosa la kawaida:
Don’t use it to mean simply “tired” unless the context is about low enthusiasm or effort.
Maana
showing little enthusiasm
Miunganiko ya maneno
lacklustre effort
|lacklustre response
|lacklustre reaction
|lacklustre enthusiasm
|lacklustre attitude
|lacklustre interest
|lacklustre participation
|lacklustre support
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
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.)
Mada
emotions
|work
|social
Ufafanuzi
not energetic or enthusiastic
Showing little energy, enthusiasm, or interest; unmotivated or half-hearted.
C1
3
fénytelen
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
My hair looks lacklustre today.
Ma fénytelennek tűnik a hajam.
Kosa la kawaida:
This sense is about physical shine; the more common everyday use is about quality or excitement.
Maana
not shiny; dull-looking
Miunganiko ya maneno
lacklustre hair
|lacklustre skin
|lacklustre finish
|lacklustre paint
|lacklustre sheen
|lacklustre surface
|lacklustre metal
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
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.)
Mada
appearance
|materials
Ufafanuzi
not bright or shiny
Lacking shine or brightness; dull in appearance.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
lacklustre
IPA
GB/lˈæklˈʌstɹi/
US/lˈæklˈʌstɹi/
Silabi na mkazo
lacklustre (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (lacklustre)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: lacklustre
Familia ya neno
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
Semi
Bado hakuna semi zilizounganishwa na ingizo hili.