Mediocre: meaning, definitions and examples

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mediocre

 

[ ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

quality

Of only moderate quality; not very good.

Synonyms

average, ordinary, unexceptional

Examples of usage

  • The movie received mediocre reviews from the critics.
  • She was a mediocre student in high school.
Context #2 | Noun

person

A person of average ability.

Synonyms

average, ordinary, unremarkable

Examples of usage

  • He was a mediocre when it came to sports.
  • The team's performance was mediocre at best.

Translations

Translations of the word "mediocre" in other languages:

🇵🇹 medíocre

🇮🇳 औसत

🇩🇪 mittelmäßig

🇮🇩 biasa

🇺🇦 посередній

🇵🇱 przeciętny

🇯🇵 平凡な

🇫🇷 médiocre

🇪🇸 mediocre

🇹🇷 vasat

🇰🇷 보통의

🇸🇦 متوسط

🇨🇿 průměrný

🇸🇰 priemerný

🇨🇳 平庸的

🇸🇮 povprečen

🇮🇸 meðalmennskur

🇰🇿 орташа

🇬🇪 საშუალო

🇦🇿 orta səviyyəli

🇲🇽 mediocre

Etymology

The word 'mediocre' comes from the Latin word 'mediocris', which means 'of middle height or degree'. It was first used in English in the early 16th century to describe something of average or moderate quality. Over time, 'mediocre' has come to be associated with things that are neither outstanding nor terrible, but rather just average or ordinary.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,394, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.