lacklustre
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Rate increases would also weigh on the lacklustre eurozone economy, whose crucial manufacturers in particular face new pressure from the energy shock.
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026
Turnout will be a crucial factor after a lacklustre campaign hit by voter apathy.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
Even if the car is competitive, though, there have to be questions about Hamilton after his lacklustre performances in both 2024 with Mercedes and 2025 with Ferrari.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026
Facing a lacklustre British economy, Starmer will also be looking to seal trade deals to boost growth at home.
From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026
He then, still in a state of mental apathy, sought, with cowed and lacklustre eye, the cigar-box and absently helped himself—to more of the contents than he could smoke at once.
From A Poached Peerage by Magnay, William
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