انگریزی

lacklustre

gb/lˈæklˈʌstɹi/ us/lˈæklˈʌstɹi/
C1 انگریزی
معانی
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adjective C1 property
1

not impressive or exciting

not very good or exciting

استعمال کا انداز: a lacklustre [performance/season/campaign/showing/result]
عام غلطی:
In American English the usual spelling is lackluster.
ہم معنی الفاظ
underwhelming (suggests it fails to meet expectations.) | mediocre (emphasizes average quality rather than excitement.) | uninspiring (focuses on not motivating interest or enthusiasm.) | dull (more general and can sound blunter.)
متضاد الفاظ
impressive (makes a strong positive effect.) | exciting (creates interest and energy.) | outstanding (far better than average.)
لفظی تراکیب
lacklustre performance |lacklustre results |lacklustre season |lacklustre campaign |lacklustre showing |lacklustre presentation |lacklustre speech |lacklustre sales |lacklustre reception |lacklustre start
موضوعات
daily_life |work |education |entertainment
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The show was lacklustre.
  • Sales were lacklustre this month.
adjective C1 property
2

showing little enthusiasm

not energetic or enthusiastic

استعمال کا انداز: a lacklustre [effort/response/reaction/attitude]
عام غلطی:
Don’t use it to mean simply “tired” unless the context is about low enthusiasm or effort.
ہم معنی الفاظ
half-hearted (emphasizes a lack of commitment.) | unenthusiastic (directly states missing enthusiasm.) | listless (suggests low energy and little interest.)
متضاد الفاظ
enthusiastic (shows strong interest and eagerness.) | energetic (shows high energy and drive.) | eager (shows readiness and interest to act.)
لفظی تراکیب
lacklustre effort |lacklustre response |lacklustre reaction |lacklustre enthusiasm |lacklustre attitude |lacklustre interest |lacklustre participation |lacklustre support
موضوعات
emotions |work |social
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • His reaction was lacklustre.
  • She sounded lacklustre in the interview.
adjective C1 property
3

not shiny; dull-looking

not bright or shiny

استعمال کا انداز: lacklustre [hair/skin/paint/metal/finish]
عام غلطی:
This sense is about physical shine; the more common everyday use is about quality or excitement.
ہم معنی الفاظ
dull (general word for not bright or shiny.) | matte (often describes an intentionally non-shiny finish.) | tarnished (suggests the shine has been lost over time, especially on metal.)
متضاد الفاظ
shiny (reflects light strongly.) | lustrous (more formal; suggests rich, attractive shine.) | gleaming (emphasizes a bright, noticeable shine.)
لفظی تراکیب
lacklustre hair |lacklustre skin |lacklustre finish |lacklustre paint |lacklustre sheen |lacklustre surface |lacklustre metal
موضوعات
appearance |materials
مثالیں
  • The silver looked lacklustre after years in the drawer.
  • A conditioner can help revive lacklustre hair.
  • The new paint dried to a lacklustre finish.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • My hair looks lacklustre today.
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GB/lˈæklˈʌstɹi/
US/lˈæklˈʌstɹi/
ہجا بندی اور زور
lacklustre (1 ہجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (lacklustre)
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Adjective
  • Base: lacklustre
متعلقہ الفاظ
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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