lackluster
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6.1
- adjective
- /ˈlækˌlʌstər/
- US
:
deslucido
- Failure to make headway on economic reform led to lackluster performance between 2000 and 2004.
- lackluster performance
- lackluster effort
- lackluster response
We're fresh off the back of a lackluster game against America.
- We're fresh off the back of a lackluster game against America.
- Also this is just lacklustre and not the greatest.
- They, there's a couple of research studies that, that show that their results are lackluster at best.
- My my response seems kind of lackluster here.
- It would be a lackluster color, would would become a little more dull.
- So my initial thoughts, I thought the presentation was quite lackluster.
- It's going to set my brows in because that always helps a little bit when you're feeling a little lackluster, just give the brows a little lift.
- In the end, it was a lackluster combination of a shovel that was too heavy, a shield that was too thin.
- This car is a good use of space and it's roomy and it's big and no complaints, but the driving experience itself is a little lackluster.
Examples
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The presentation was lackluster, failing to engage the audience with new ideas.
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It's been a lackluster year so far, but sales are beginning to pick up.
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My speaking has been a little lackluster these days, a little dry.
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We're fresh off the back of a lackluster game against America.
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I mean, this could not be a more lackluster response.
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Of special concern is the lackluster environmental and social record of bank projects and programs.
Academic text (1994) -
While social spending investments have continued to grow, GDP growth has remained lackluster.
Academic text (2006) -
There have been high points in Rollins's work since, especially on stage, and there have been lackluster recordings.
Academic text (2007) -
Perhaps Sprint's hesitance has something to do with the lackluster performance of Windows Phone 7.
Blog text (7) -
Ultimately, the bureau's local presence was minimized due to limited funding, local resistance, and lackluster support from northern benevolent societies.
Academic text (2008)
Synonyms
351
3.7
Feeling like you have no feelings inside
182
1.3
Not interesting or lively
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3.8
A gloomy, boring time that makes you feel sad or tired
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2.8
A thing that has no strong character and few interesting features
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4.2
Not bright or colorful and not lively
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6.2
Not showing new ideas or creative thinking
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1.4
Not exciting and likely to make people bored
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3.6
Without energy or interest and making people feel bored
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7.3
Having little taste and being boring
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7.1
Not having special or interesting features so it does not stand out
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7.9
Not interesting or lively and often boring
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4.0
Not having new or interesting ideas
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6.2
Showing little interest or enthusiasm
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4.4
Less impressive or exciting than you expect
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3.9
Not very good or likely to attract attention
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7.9
Ordinary and dull without imagination or excitement
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3.5
Not interesting or exciting
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3.9
Not interesting or exciting
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3.2
Not interesting or exciting
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7.4
Not interesting or lively and often boring
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7.2
Not shiny and showing little energy or life
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8.4
Showing little energy or interest
Dull and showing little energy or interest
Not made more interesting or exciting
Not bright in color and not very interesting
Antonyms
Compounds
How Energetic
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Morphology
Etymology
The word lackluster is built from lack ('not having') and luster ('shine' or 'brightness'), so it literally means 'not having shine'. That's why we use it for things that feel dull, low in energy, or uninspired.