lacklustre
pronunciation
How to pronounce lacklustre in British English:
UK [ˈlæklʌstə(r)]
How to pronounce lacklustre in American English:
US [ˈlækˌlʌstɚ]
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- Adjective:
- lacking brilliance or vitality
- lacking luster or shine
Word Origin
- lacklustre (adj.)
- chiefly British English spelling of lackluster (q.v.); for spelling, see -re.
Example
- 1. Chinese commodities demand is lacklustre and inventories are indeed high .
- 2. Mr berlusconi 's lacklustre , almost blithe speech looked like a missed opportunity to influence the course of events .
- 3. Lacklustre first-quarter growth figures were released this week .
- 4. This lacklustre performance is probably not due to mismanagement .
- 5. But investors should not misinterpret the lacklustre year global macro is having so far in 2009 .