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
The lacklustre figures come one day after President Xi Jinping acknowledged "difficulties and challenges" facing the country's economy.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
When Brazil's players took on water midway through the first half at the New Jersey New York Stadium on Saturday, they deservedly trailed Morocco 1-0 after a lacklustre start.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
Like a cracked mirror, they reflect other trends in British society, including lacklustre income growth, inequality and the boom in online shopping.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
But Uncle Arthur merely stared at her with a lacklustre eye when she proposed it, from his wide-legged position on the hearthrug, where he was moving money about in trouser-pockets of the best material.
From Christopher and Columbus by Elizabeth
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