Definitions
- Describing something that is average or below average in quality or performance. - Referring to a person who is not exceptional or outstanding in their abilities or achievements. - Talking about something that is unremarkable or lacking in distinction.
- Describing something that is common or typical, without any special or unique qualities. - Referring to a person who is not extraordinary or exceptional in any way. - Talking about something that is not unusual or remarkable.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not exceptional or outstanding.
- 2Both words can be used to describe people or things.
- 3Both words have a negative connotation.
- 4Both words suggest a lack of uniqueness or distinction.
What is the difference?
- 1Degree: Mediocre suggests a lower level of quality or performance than ordinary.
- 2Connotation: Mediocre has a more negative connotation than ordinary.
- 3Usage: Mediocre is often used to describe performance or quality, while ordinary is used to describe something that is common or typical.
- 4Intensity: Mediocre implies a stronger sense of disappointment or dissatisfaction than ordinary.
- 5Scope: Ordinary can be used to describe something that is neither good nor bad, while mediocre always implies a negative evaluation.
Remember this!
Mediocre and ordinary are synonyms that both describe something that is not exceptional or outstanding. However, mediocre suggests a lower level of quality or performance than ordinary, and has a more negative connotation. Ordinary is used to describe something that is common or typical, while mediocre is often used to describe performance or quality that is disappointing or unsatisfactory.
