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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What separates a good management team in shipping from a mediocre one?

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Franchises that demand public money for stadiums think nothing of turning around and soaking the same public for mediocre seats, hot dogs and beer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

I would much rather watch a perennial winning Dodger team on TV than go to three or four games a year and watch a perennial mediocre team.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

The bottom line: If you’ve ever been tempted to sell in May, this is your best chance to sidestep a mediocre market — or worse.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Have you ever wondered why so many mediocre people find their way into positions of authority in companies and organizations?

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

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