mediocrity in German
mediocrity in German is Mittelmaß, Mittelmäßigkeit — mediocrity means the state of being only average, with nothing outstanding about it.
mediocrity in German
Mittelmaß
(uncountable) The condition of being mediocre; having only an average degree of quality, skills etc.; no better than standard.
Mittelmäßigkeit
(uncountable) The condition of being mediocre; having only an average degree of quality, skills etc.; no better than standard.
What does "mediocrity" mean?
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noun The state of being only average, with nothing outstanding about it.
"She refused to accept mediocrity and kept practicing until her work stood out."
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noun A person of unremarkable ability or achievement.
"Everyone in the office knew the new manager was a mediocrity who got by on charm."
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mediocrity in a sentence
- She refused to accept mediocrity and kept practicing until her work stood out.
- The restaurant's menu was a study in mediocrity, with nothing bad and nothing memorable.
- Everyone in the office knew the new manager was a mediocrity who got by on charm.
- Surrounded by mediocrities, the talented young painter felt out of place at the school.
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What is "mediocrity" in German?
"mediocrity" in German is Mittelmaß, Mittelmäßigkeit. mediocrity means: The state of being only average, with nothing outstanding about it.
How do you use "mediocrity" in a sentence?
Example: "She refused to accept mediocrity and kept practicing until her work stood out." In German, "mediocrity" is Mittelmaß, Mittelmäßigkeit.
Are there other ways to say "mediocrity" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "mediocrity": Mittelmaß, Mittelmäßigkeit.
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