mediocre — of only moderate quality; not very good
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: of only moderate quality; not very good
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmiːdiˌoʊkər/
Example Sentences
- His cooking skills are mediocre at best - last night he burned water!
- Don't settle for a mediocre career when you have the potential for greatness.
- The restaurant's mediocre food didn't match its expensive prices.
mediocre
ADJECTIVE[/ˈmiːdiˌoʊkər/]
of only moderate quality; not very good
His mediocre performance left the audience clapping politely but forgetting instantly.
Media okra wilts - mediocre quality disappoints!
A mediocre poker hand can't beat even a joker!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'mediocris' meaning 'of middling quality' or 'ordinary,' derived from 'medius' (middle) and possibly 'ocris' (rugged mountain), suggesting something at a middle or ordinary level.
Breakdown
Latin 'medius' (middle) + '-ocr-' (possibly from 'ocris' meaning mountain) + '-is' (Latin adjective ending) = mediocris (middling quality), adopted into English as 'mediocre'
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📝Examples
“His cooking skills are mediocre at best - last night he burned water!”
“Don't settle for a mediocre career when you have the potential for greatness.”
“The restaurant's mediocre food didn't match its expensive prices.”
“She refused to accept mediocre work from her team.”
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