Mediocrity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /miː.dɪˈɒk.ɹɪ.ti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mediocrity is a noun meaning (uncountable) The condition of being mediocre; having only an average degree of quality, skills etc.; no better than standard.
Meaning
(uncountable) The condition of being mediocre; having only an average degree of quality, skills etc.; no better than standard.
More Meanings
- (countable) A person with mediocre abilities or achievements.
- (archaic) The quality of being intermediate between two extremes; a mean.
- (obsolete) A middle course of action; moderation, balance.
Example Sentences
surrounded by mediocrities
populated with mediocrities
Flexibility is good, but a tolerance for mediocrity carried far enough impairs operational capacity.
In adversity I wish for prosperity, and in prosperity I am afraid of adversity. What mediocrity may be found?
Word Forms
- mediocrities
Synonyms for mediocrity
Depending on context, synonyms include middlingness, second-rater, averageness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include averageness, second-rater, inadequacy, dung, middleness, middlingness.
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