lackluster

Meanings

• adjective

  Uninspiring or unexciting; lacking in spirit or enthusiasm.

  - "The lackluster performance of the team was disappointing."
  - "The lackluster sales figures were a cause for concern."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lackluster
dreary , quagmire , weary

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Variants

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lackluster , lacklusters , lacklustre , lacklustres

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'lacking in lustre' or 'lacking in gloss'. Derived from the Middle English word 'lak' meaning 'lacking' and 'luster' meaning 'brightness or gloss'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'lackluster' was first used in print in the 16th century.

2. In the world of technology, a 'lackluster' product launch is one that fails to generate much excitement or interest.

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Related Concepts

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1. apathy: A state of indifference, or lack of interest or emotion.

2. ennui: A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction with life.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'lackluster' is often used to describe characters or plots that fail to engage the reader or viewer. It can also be used metaphorically to describe situations or experiences that are uninspiring or uneventful.

How to Memorize "lackluster"

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   - Imagine a group of people with dull expressions and no energy. This is what a lackluster situation looks like.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Lacking Lustre' to remember the definition.

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