lackluster

[ lak-luhs-ter ]
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adjective
  1. lacking brilliance or radiance; dull: lackluster eyes.

  2. lacking liveliness, vitality, spirit, or enthusiasm: a lackluster performance.

noun
  1. a lack of brilliance or vitality.

Origin of lackluster

1
First recorded in 1590–1600; lack + luster1
  • Also especially British, lack·lus·tre .

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