Lackluster

Pronunciation: /ˈlækˌlʌstər/

Definitions of lackluster

adjective lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring

Example Sentences

A1 The party was lackluster with no music or decorations.

A2 The movie received lackluster reviews from critics.

B1 The team's performance was lackluster compared to their usual standards.

B2 The company's sales figures were lackluster this quarter.

C1 The artist's latest exhibition was met with lackluster enthusiasm from the public.

C2 Despite the hype, the new product launch was lackluster in terms of sales.

Examples of lackluster in a Sentence

formal The lackluster performance of the stock market has investors worried.

informal The movie received lackluster reviews from critics.

slang The party was pretty lackluster, not much going on.

figurative Her lackluster attitude towards the project is holding back its progress.

Grammatical Forms of lackluster

• past tense: lacklustered
• plural: lacklusters
• comparative: more lackluster
• superlative: most lackluster
• present tense: lacklusters
• future tense: will lackluster
• perfect tense: have lacklustered
• continuous tense: is lacklustering
• singular: lackluster
• positive degree: lackluster
• infinitive: to lackluster
• gerund: lacklustering
• participle: lacklustered

Origin and Evolution of lackluster

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'lackluster' originated from the Middle English term 'lak' meaning 'deficiency' or 'want' and 'luster' meaning 'brightness' or 'shine'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'lackluster' has evolved to mean lacking brightness, vitality, or enthusiasm. It is commonly used to describe something that is dull, unimpressive, or lacking in sparkle.