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Lackluster

/ˈlæk.lʌs.tər/adjective
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Lackluster describes something that is disappointingly dull, lacking in brightness, vitality, or excitement, like a star athlete who phones in a performance. In modern contexts, it's frequently used in reviews and critiques to highlight underwhelming results in everything from art and entertainment to business, underscoring the frustration when potential goes unfulfilled.

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