CEFR C1

mediocrity

noun

Meaning

The quality of being only average or ordinary; not very good.

Examples

She refused to accept mediocrity in her artistic endeavors, always striving for excellence.
The film was criticized for its overall mediocrity, failing to impress critics or audiences.

Synonyms: ordinariness, averageness, inferiority, second-rateness

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mediocrity (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌmiːdiˈɒkrəti/

Definition

The quality of being only average or ordinary; not very good.

Examples

She refused to accept mediocrity in her artistic endeavors, always striving for excellence.
The film was criticized for its overall mediocrity, failing to impress critics or audiences.
Many people fear living a life of mediocrity, wishing to achieve something significant.

Synonyms of mediocrity

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Antonyms of mediocrity

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