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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Much of the current FDI is reinvestment by companies already in the country, and even domestic investment is lackluster, Starr says.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Mortgage rates dipped below 6% in February, boosting expectations for a busy spring after three straight years of lackluster activity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

This amalgamation of excessive style is a favorite at the multiplex these days, typically to lackluster effect.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Authors often shine on the page but can be lackluster on camera.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Her lackluster, brittle hair rippled with life and shine.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

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