Meaning of the word mediocrity in English
What does mediocrity mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
mediocrity
US /ˌmiː.diˈɑː.krə.t̬i/
UK /ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti/
Noun
1.
the quality of being only average or not very good
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The film was criticized for its mediocrity.
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He refused to accept mediocrity in his work.
2.
a person of average or inferior ability
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He was dismissed as a mediocrity by his critics.
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The team was full of mediocrities, lacking any real stars.