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
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
Top seed Raducanu has now won her first three matches since splitting with coach Francis Roig after a lacklustre second-round exit at January's Australian Open.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026
His PVV party plunged from 37 seats in 2023 to 26 seats after what was widely seen as a lacklustre campaign.
From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026
When I entered the lowly dwelling, he raised his lacklustre eyes, and stretched forth his hand to meet my grasp.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. 9 by Various
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