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lackluster

[lak-luhs-ter] / ˈlækˌlʌs tər /
ADJECTIVE
dull, lifeless
Synonyms
STRONGEST
boring flat ho-hum muted uninspired
WEAK
blah blind colorless dark dead dim drab draggy dry laid-back leaden lusterless matte nothing obscure pabulum prosaic sombre unimaginative vanilla vapid zero
Antonyms
WEAK
bright enthusiastic lively shining shiny spirited

Example Sentences

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“In both instances, there are lackluster candidates, and so we see voters being very much undecided in both of these incredibly consequential races.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The shrinkage follows lackluster economic performance in 2025, which plummeted the company’s shares by 25% in February.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

A lackluster auction for 7-year U.S. government debt added to concerns in the bond market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Gross domestic product expanded at a lackluster 0.7% annual pace in the fourth quarter, the government said Friday.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

As I walked away, I overheard another coach commenting to someone behind the stage curtain about my lackluster performance.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles