lackluster
pronunciation
How to pronounce lackluster in British English:
UK ['lækˌlʌstə]
How to pronounce lackluster in American English:
US ['lækˌlʌstə]
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- Adjective:
- lacking brilliance or vitality
- lacking luster or shine
Word Origin
- lackluster (adj.)
- also lack-luster, c. 1600, first attested in "As You Like It," from lack + luster. Combinations with lack- were frequent in 16c., such as lackland (1590s), of a landless man; lack-Latin (1530s), of an ignorant priest.
Example
- 1. With personal bonds this important , it would seem prudent to put a little work into improving them , especially if they are struggling or even just a little lackluster .
- 2. Despite a stronger share of consumption in gdp growth , retail sales appeared lackluster .
- 3. But his performance during the deepwater horizon crisis has been widely perceived as lackluster .
- 4. Gold has been lackluster this year , but some high-profile fans say the future is brightening .
- 5. Britain 's number-one tennis player gave a disappointingly lackluster performance .