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What is another word for Mediocrity? – 210 Mediocrity Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    averageness ordinaryness middlingness unremarkability uninspiredness lackluster dullness monotony humdrum banality triteness commonplace mundanity mediocrity inferiority poorness weakness inadequacy ineptness incompetence unskillfulness amateurishness crudeness coarseness vulgarity ordinariness normalness standardness conventionality unoriginality derivativeness imitativeness uncreativity uninspiredness blandness flavorlessness flatness staleness tiredness wornness worn-outness hackness triteness

    Meaning of Mediocrity

    The state of being mediocre, or of moderate or average quality.

    Definitions

    • The quality of being mediocre, or of moderate or average quality.
    • * Lack of outstanding or distinctive quality, or a person of moderate or average ability.

    Etymology of Mediocrity

    The word "mediocrity" comes from the Latin "mediocris," meaning "of middle size" or "moderate," and the suffix "-ity," which forms a noun indicating a state or quality.
    Historically, the term has been used to describe something or someone that is average, lacking exceptional qualities, or not standing out in any significant way.

    Example Uses

    • The company's latest product release was met with criticism for its mediocrity, failing to impress consumers with its lackluster features.
    • * The athlete's performance was marked by mediocrity, never quite reaching the exceptional standards set by their peers.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    excellence superiority greatness outstandingness exceptionalness distinction preeminence supremacy dominance brilliance genius mastery skillfulness expertise proficiency adeptness virtuosity magnificence grandeur splendor impressiveness remarkable extraordinary unusual uncommon rare unique special exceptional first-rate high-quality superb fantastic phenomenal extraordinary

    Related Nouns

    average norm standard mean middle moderation modesty humbleness simplicity plainness homeliness homespunness unpretentiousness modestness restraint reserve unobtrusiveness inconspicuousness unnoticeability obscurity anonymity namelessness facelessness ordinary everyday mundane workaday quotidian routine ritual habit custom tradition convention normalcy regularity

    Related Verbs

    average moderate temper balance stabilize steady calm soothe mollify placate appease satisfy suffice meet fulfill match equal rival compare resemble imitate mimic emulate follow conform comply obey acquiesce assent agree concur harmonize reconcile

    Related Adjectives

    average moderate middle modest humble simple plain homely unpretentious modest restrained reserved unobtrusive inconspicuous unnoticeable obscure anonymous nameless faceless ordinary everyday mundane workaday quotidian routine ritual habitual customary traditional conventional normal regular standard typical usual common familiar comfortable soothing calming mollifying placating appeasing satisfying sufficient meeting fulfilling matching equal rivaling comparable resembling imitative emulative conforming compliant obedient acquiescent assenting agreeable concurring harmonious reconciling