The byproduct of that is he appears to be a fighter who lacks fire.

His playing lacked fire, but he made up for it with a classic nobility.

Irene saw immediately that, though this dragon lacked steam or fire, it was far too formidable for them to fight.

This is a weak team, lacking leadership, fire and intelligence, to say nothing of talent.

Some 20 years on, the track still sounds exciting and belligerent but the rest lacks real fire.

The red bird rose to meet him, but he was almost exhausted and his riposte lacked fire.

Well have a fine supper except that we lack fire.

It lacked sunshine and fire, and its only guests were ghosts.

Venturi is knowledgeable, but he lacks fire and verbal distinction.

There was grumbling, argument over the method, but it lacked fire; their voices died away finally.