mediocre

[mee-dee-oh-ker] / ˌmi diˈoʊ kər /

ADJECTIVE

average, commonplace

Synonyms

STRONGEST

decent dull inferior middling ordinary second-rate so-so undistinguished uninspired

WEAK

characterless colorless common conventional fair fair to middling fairish humdrum indifferent insignificant intermediate mainstream mean medium mid moderate no great shakes of poor quality passable pedestrian run-of-the-mill standard tolerable unexceptional vanilla

Antonyms

STRONGEST

different excellent exceptional extraordinary first-rate superior

WEAK

unusual

Example Sentences

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Inflation and unemployment are “mediocre,” but the damage has been much less severe than anticipated.

From MarketWatch

The Dodgers don’t have the kind of roster that could withstand such a mediocre start.

From Los Angeles Times

But in percentage terms, their returns are mediocre — or worse.

From MarketWatch

Appoint Kevin Muscat now please and don't consider the other mediocre "did well from limited resources or staved off relegation" candidates please.

From BBC

North Carolina’s blowout loss to a mediocre Clemson team on Saturday dropped their record to 2-3 and marked their third defeat by 25 points or more.

From The Wall Street Journal

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