Lacklustre

Pronunciation: /lækˌlʌstər/

Definitions of lacklustre

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

Example Sentences

A1 The party was lacklustre with no music or decorations.

A2 The movie received lacklustre reviews from critics.

B1 The presentation was lacklustre, lacking energy and enthusiasm.

B2 The performance was lacklustre compared to their previous shows.

C1 The artist's latest album was deemed lacklustre by fans and critics alike.

C2 Despite high expectations, the new product launch was lacklustre and failed to impress investors.

Examples of lacklustre in a Sentence

formal The company's lacklustre performance in the last quarter has raised concerns among investors.

informal The movie received lacklustre reviews from critics and audiences alike.

slang The party was so lacklustre, we left after only an hour.

figurative Her lacklustre personality made it hard for others to connect with her.

Grammatical Forms of lacklustre

• past tense: lacklustred
• plural: lacklustres
• comparative: more lacklustre
• superlative: most lacklustre
• present tense: lacklustres
• future tense: will lacklustre
• perfect tense: has lacklustred
• continuous tense: is lacklustreing
• singular: lacklustre
• positive degree: lacklustre
• infinitive: to lacklustre
• gerund: lacklustreing
• participle: lacklustred

Origin and Evolution of lacklustre

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'lacklustre' originated from the Latin word 'lacklustris', which is derived from 'lack' meaning 'without' and 'lustrare' meaning 'to brighten'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something lacking brightness or shine, 'lacklustre' has evolved to also refer to something lacking energy, enthusiasm, or excitement.