mediocrity

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Learn the meaning of mediocrity with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

mediocrity

(noun)

Meaning

the quality of being average or ordinary

Example

"Despite his talents, he sometimes settled for mediocrity in his work."

Synonyms

averagenessinferiority

Antonyms

excellencesuperiority

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'mediocris', meaning ordinary or moderate.
Related word forms
  • adjective: mediocre