冴えない

さえない

Also written 冱えない

Meanings

1. Expression, い-adjective dull; dreary; sullen; depressed
2. dissatisfying; disappointing; lackluster; inadequate
3. unattractive; unappealing
4. boring; uninteresting

Kanji

• 冴 be clear; serene; cold. Read as さえる.

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