mediocre
/ˈmiːdiəˌkɹiː/adjective★Intermediate— of average or low quality
informal
of only average or acceptable quality; not very good
His performance in the competition was mediocre.
He did not perform exceptionally well or poorly.
The movie received mediocre reviews.
The reviews were neither highly positive nor negative.
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Often used to describe something that is neither excellent nor terrible, but rather average or unremarkable.
Collocations
mediocre performancean average or unremarkable performancemediocre effortan average or lackluster attemptmediocre qualityaverage or subpar quality
💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'mediocre' to describe something that is neither good nor bad, but rather average or unremarkable.
📖Word Origin
From Middle French 'médiocre,' from Latin 'mediocris,' meaning 'moderate, middling.'
📝Usage Notes
The word is often used to express mild disappointment or dissatisfaction with something that is not as good as expected.
Word Breakdown
medi-
middle
prefix-ocre
relating to quality
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