mediocre Definition
of only average quality; not very good.
Using mediocre: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mediocre" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The food was mediocre at best.
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He gave a mediocre performance in the play.
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The team's performance was mediocre this season.
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The movie received mediocre reviews from critics.
mediocre Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with mediocre
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Despite his parents' expectations, he was always a mediocre student.
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The service at the restaurant was mediocre at best, and we won't be going back there again.
a performance that is not very good or impressive
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The band gave a mediocre performance at the concert, and the audience was disappointed.
Origins of mediocre
from French 'médiocre', from Latin 'mediocris', meaning 'of middling height or degree'
Summary: mediocre in Brief
The term 'mediocre' [ˌmiːdiˈəʊkə] refers to something of only average quality, not very good. It can describe anything from food to performance, as in 'The team's performance was mediocre this season.' 'Mediocre' is often used with phrases like 'mediocre at best,' indicating no potential for improvement, and 'a mediocre student,' referring to someone who performs at an average or below-average level.
