Mediocre

Quick meaning: Mediocre is an adjective meaning Not excellent or outstanding, usually disappointingly so.

Meaning

Not excellent or outstanding, usually disappointingly so.

More Meanings

1. A person of minor significance, accomplishment or acclaim; a common and undistinguished person.
2. (historical) A member of a socioeconomic class between the upper ranks of society and the agricultural workers.

Example Sentences

I'm pretty good at tennis but only mediocre at racquetball.

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.

The standard ranges from runs that are almost sensational in the speed and brilliance of the work to the ultra-mediocre.

After this lecture, how do the mediocres feel? They probably feel indifferent or mad. Perhaps they were not even paying attention. The question is, are they more likely to be in the hallway tomorrow? Probably not.

Word Forms

• mediocer
• mediocres

Synonyms for mediocre

Depending on context, synonyms include average, crappy, decent, indifferent, lackluster, meh.

Antonyms for mediocre

Common opposites include awesome, bad, excellent, good, satisfactory, wonderful.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include inferior, poor, bad, fair, middling, ordinary.

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