mediocre
mee-dih-OH-kuh
Mediocre (adj) means Neither good nor bad; average in a disappointing way. Example: “The reviews called the film mediocre at best.”
adj
1
Neither good nor bad; average in a disappointing way.
"The reviews called the film mediocre at best."
"He gave a mediocre performance compared to his usual standard."
How to use mediocre
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishJust okay, unremarkable, and a bit of a letdown given what was expected.
Common pairings
mediocre performance
mediocre food
mediocre results
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Word forms
- Plural
- mediocres
- Comparative
- more mediocre
- Superlative
- most mediocre
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Etymology
From French médiocre, from Latin mediocris ("in a middle state, moderate"), from medius ("middle").
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Frequently asked questions
What does “mediocre” mean?
The word “mediocre” means neither good nor bad; average in a disappointing way. In plain terms, just okay, unremarkable, and a bit of a letdown given what was expected.
How do you pronounce “mediocre”?
“Mediocre” is pronounced mee-dih-OH-kuh (/ˌmidiˈoʊkəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “mediocre” in a sentence?
Here is “mediocre” used in a sentence: “The reviews called the film mediocre at best.”
What is the opposite of “mediocre”?
The opposite of “mediocre” — its antonyms — are A-grade, awesome, bad, excellent and good.
What part of speech is “mediocre”?
“Mediocre” is an adjective.
Where does the word “mediocre” come from?
The word “mediocre” comes from Latin. From French médiocre, from Latin mediocris ("in a middle state, moderate"), from medius ("middle").
Is “mediocre” a common word?
“Mediocre” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
