lackluster

[lak-luhs-ter] / ˈlækˌlʌs tər /

ADJECTIVE

dull, lifeless

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boring flat ho-hum muted uninspired

WEAK

blah blind colorless dark dead dim drab draggy dry laid-back leaden lusterless matte nothing obscure pabulum prosaic sombre unimaginative vanilla vapid zero

Antonyms

WEAK

bright enthusiastic lively shining shiny spirited

Example Sentences

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Concerns over elevated AI spending and arguably lackluster cloud growth have helped drag the stock 11% lower over the course of 2026.

From MarketWatch

Growth in many traditional packaged-food categories has been lackluster or negative as consumers embrace fresh produce and startup brands that emphasize health benefits.

From The Wall Street Journal

Swiss watch exports recorded an increase in February after a lackluster start to the year and ahead of a potential hit from the current geopolitical turmoil.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gross domestic product expanded at a lackluster 0.7% annual pace in the fourth quarter, the government said Friday.

From MarketWatch

The reforms come as Hong Kong’s IPO market is back on track after years of lackluster activity.

From The Wall Street Journal

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