mediocre (/ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/)

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Meaning

Meaning: average, ordinary

Of only average or fairly low quality; not very good.

Examples

🗣 The restaurant served mediocre food, so we decided not to return again.

Etymology

From Latin ‘mediocris’ (of middle height), from ‘medius’ (middle).

How & Where It’s Used

A mild criticism implying unremarkable quality.

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Tags: quality, negative

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