lacklustre
gb/lˈæklˈʌstɹi/ us/lˈæklˈʌstɹi/
C1
Kiingereza
Maana
maana 0
adjective
C1
property
1
not impressive or exciting
not very good or exciting
Muundo wa matumizi:
a lacklustre [performance/season/campaign/showing/result]
Kosa la kawaida:
In American English the usual spelling is lackluster.
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.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
lacklustre performance
|lacklustre results
|lacklustre season
|lacklustre campaign
|lacklustre showing
|lacklustre presentation
|lacklustre speech
|lacklustre sales
|lacklustre reception
|lacklustre start
Mada
daily_life
|work
|education
|entertainment
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The show was lacklustre.
- Sales were lacklustre this month.
adjective
C1
property
2
showing little enthusiasm
not energetic or enthusiastic
Muundo wa matumizi:
a lacklustre [effort/response/reaction/attitude]
Kosa la kawaida:
Don’t use it to mean simply “tired” unless the context is about low enthusiasm or effort.
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.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
lacklustre effort
|lacklustre response
|lacklustre reaction
|lacklustre enthusiasm
|lacklustre attitude
|lacklustre interest
|lacklustre participation
|lacklustre support
Mada
emotions
|work
|social
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- His reaction was lacklustre.
- She sounded lacklustre in the interview.
adjective
C1
property
3
not shiny; dull-looking
not bright or shiny
Muundo wa matumizi:
lacklustre [hair/skin/paint/metal/finish]
Kosa la kawaida:
This sense is about physical shine; the more common everyday use is about quality or excitement.
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.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
lacklustre hair
|lacklustre skin
|lacklustre finish
|lacklustre paint
|lacklustre sheen
|lacklustre surface
|lacklustre metal
Mada
appearance
|materials
Mifano
- The silver looked lacklustre after years in the drawer.
- A conditioner can help revive lacklustre hair.
- The new paint dried to a lacklustre finish.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- My hair looks lacklustre today.
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.