Definitions

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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It left the squad mediocre and unbalanced as expensive new acquisitions spluttered or suffered injuries, while their recruitment team failed to deliver one of their most significant targets.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Parents pay big for mediocre rooms and even charter Blade helicopters to avoid traffic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Given the choice, I’d prefer to see a truly terrible movie over one that’s merely bland and mediocre.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

They’re pruning good investors who had a down year and keeping mediocre ones who got lucky.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 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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