lacklustre
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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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
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
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
And the outlook for the eurozone remained lacklustre as the Middle East war and subsequent energy shock take their toll on the region's economy, with no end in sight.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
He sat looking at her with lacklustre eyes.
From The Rise of Silas Lapham by William Dean Howells
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