lacklustre

Meanings

• adjective

  Showing a lack of enthusiasm, energy, or interest.

  - "The crowd was lacklustre during the entire performance."
  - "His lacklustre attitude towards his job was evident to everyone."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lacklustre
dreary , weary , quagmire , wary

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Variants

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lackluster , lacklustre , lacklustres

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'lacking lustre' or 'lacking brilliance'. Derived from the Old French word 'lacklstrois', meaning 'lacking lustre'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'lacklustre' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.

2. The word 'lacklustre' is often used to describe the performance of sports teams that fail to impress.

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Related Concepts

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1. apathy: A state of indifference or lack of enthusiasm or concern.

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

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How to Memorize "lacklustre"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a crowd with blank expressions and no energy to help remember the meaning of lacklustre.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a lack of excitement or enthusiasm.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lacklustre: Lacking Lustre' to help remember the meaning.

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