lacklustre
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Italy's economy is forecast to grow a lacklustre 0.6 percent in 2026, while real wages have been virtually stagnant since the early 1990s.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Lewis Dunk: Did not stand out and was involved in a lacklustre defensive display.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
England failed to confirm their spot in the last 32 of the World Cup with Tuesday's lacklustre 0-0 draw against Ghana, although they are still in a strong position to go through from Group L.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
In the end he was forced to apologise following his team's lacklustre performance in the stifling New Jersey heat.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
His face was turned to the heavens, and he was staring into the deep, cloudless blue with prominent, lacklustre eyes.
From Quicksands by Adolph Streckfuss
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