mediocrity

CEFRC1

/miː.dɪˈɒk.ɹɪ.ti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The state of being average and not especially good.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A person with mediocre abilities or achievements.

Examples

  • Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.

  • Sami was repulsed by mediocrity.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • [mi.dɪˈɑk.ɹɪ.ɾi]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The quality of being intermediate between two extremes; a mean.

  2. The condition of being mediocre; having only an average degree of quality, skills etc.; no better than standard.

  3. A middle course of action; moderation, balance.

More examples

In context

  • Flexibility is good, but a tolerance for mediocrity carried far enough impairs operational capacity.

  • populated with mediocrities

  • surrounded by mediocrities

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle French médiocrité, from Latin mediocritās, from mediocris; by surface analysis, mediocre + -ity.