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lackluster

/ˈlæklʌstə/adjective

Dull and lacking energy, excitement, or quality.

Example sentences

  • “The team gave a lackluster performance and lost badly.”
  • “Sales were lackluster during the holiday season.”
  • “The movie had a lackluster ending.”

Common with performance, sales, results, and economy. The British spelling is 'lacklustre'.

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