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Lackluster vs Subpar - What's the difference?

lackluster | subpar |

As adjectives the difference between lackluster and subpar

is that lackluster is lacking brilliance or intelligence while subpar is being of less than a traditional or accepted standard.

lackluster

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Alternative forms

* lacklustre

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Lacking brilliance or intelligence
  • Having no shine or lustre; dull
  • Not exceptional; not worthy of special merit, attention, or interest; having no vitality
    • The actor gave a lackluster performance in his latest film.

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    subpar

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Being of less than a traditional or accepted standard
  • (golf) below par
  • (finance) Trading a price below face value.