mediocre

Definitions

1. adjective

   Not excellent or outstanding, usually disappointingly so.

   Examples

   • I'm pretty good at tennis but only mediocre at racquetball.
   • The standard ranges from runs that are almost sensational in the speed and brilliance of the work to the ultra-mediocre.
   ≈common≈commonplace≈ordinary≈average≈comme ci comme ça +196 more
2. noun

   A person of minor significance, accomplishment or acclaim; a common and undistinguished person.

   Example

   • After this lecture, how do the mediocres feel? They probably feel indifferent or mad. Perhaps they were not even paying attention. The question is, are they more likely to be in the hallway tomorrow? Probably not.
   ≠great
3. noun

   A member of a socioeconomic class between the upper ranks of society and the agricultural workers.