Lacklustre
adjective
Without energy, enthusiasm, or brightness.
The movie was rather lacklustre, failing to impress critics and audiences alike.
Often appears as...
- a lacklustre performance
- lacklustre efforts
adjective
Without energy, enthusiasm, or brightness.
The movie was rather lacklustre, failing to impress critics and audiences alike.
Often appears as...
- a lacklustre performance
- lacklustre efforts
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Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Tone
Lacklustre often implies disappointment or a negative reaction to what is considered dull or subpar.
His lacklustre greeting made her rethink the surprise party.
Pro Tip 2/3Impression Given
Using 'lacklustre' suggests that something fails to meet expectations or capture interest.
Despite high hopes, the opening act was lacklustre.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity Modifier
'Lacklustre' is often used to describe a moderate level of dullness or lack of enthusiasm, not extreme.
Her response to the proposal was curiously lacklustre.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Tone
Lacklustre often implies disappointment or a negative reaction to what is considered dull or subpar.
His lacklustre greeting made her rethink the surprise party.
Pro Tip 2/3Impression Given
Using 'lacklustre' suggests that something fails to meet expectations or capture interest.
Despite high hopes, the opening act was lacklustre.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity Modifier
'Lacklustre' is often used to describe a moderate level of dullness or lack of enthusiasm, not extreme.
Her response to the proposal was curiously lacklustre.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Tone
Lacklustre often implies disappointment or a negative reaction to what is considered dull or subpar.
His lacklustre greeting made her rethink the surprise party.
Pro Tip 2/3Impression Given
Using 'lacklustre' suggests that something fails to meet expectations or capture interest.
Despite high hopes, the opening act was lacklustre.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity Modifier
'Lacklustre' is often used to describe a moderate level of dullness or lack of enthusiasm, not extreme.
Her response to the proposal was curiously lacklustre.
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Quote examples
Q-Tip
American Musician
On the radio there's only a certain amount of artists: Jay-Z, Beyonce, Kanye, T-Pain, Lil Wayne, T.I., Mary J Blige, Alicia Keys. Other artists are achieving things that are really special, they have a hard time getting people's attention. Music has been just a little bit lacklustre.
Quote examples
Q-Tip
American Musician
On the radio there's only a certain amount of artists: Jay-Z, Beyonce, Kanye, T-Pain, Lil Wayne, T.I., Mary J Blige, Alicia Keys. Other artists are achieving things that are really special, they have a hard time getting people's attention. Music has been just a little bit lacklustre.
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