Mediocre

usgb/ˌmiːdiˈəʊkər/
adjective

Not very good, just average or below average.

The movie was mediocre and not worth the price of the ticket.
Visual representation of "mediocre" - Not very good, just average or below average

Often appears as...

  • mediocre performance
  • mediocre results

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Disapproving

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Express Disappointment

Use 'mediocre' to express disappointment in something that didn't meet expectations.

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Considering his reputation, the chef's dish was surprisingly mediocre.
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Not Worthwhile

Imply something is not worth time, money, or effort by calling it mediocre.

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I left the mediocre workshop feeling like I wasted my afternoon.
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Compare Below Average

When something is below what's typical, use 'mediocre' to compare.

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Among a talented cast, his acting seemed mediocre.
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averagecommonplacedistinguishintermediatemiddlingordinarypassabletolerable
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