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Mediocre

🇬🇧 UK //ˌmiː.dɪˈəʊ.kər// 🇺🇸 US //ˌmiː.dɪˈoʊ.kɚ//

Meaning of Mediocre

Of only moderate quality; not very good.

In simple words: Not very good or bad; just okay

Mediocre in a sentence

• The movie received mediocre reviews from critics.
• His performance was merely mediocre despite all the practice he put in.
• She was disappointed with the mediocre food at the restaurant.
• Many students produce mediocre work due to lack of effort.
• In a competition, nobody wants to be labeled as mediocre.

How to use Mediocre

Typically used to describe performance, quality, or skill. Best avoided in formal contexts when possible; may be too negative in some situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'me-deo-cre' like 'meh' plus 'do', meaning just okay.

Related words

Collocations with Mediocre

• mediocre performance
• mediocre quality
• mediocre skills

Synonyms for Mediocre

• average
• unremarkable
• ordinary
• fair
• passable

Opposites of Mediocre

• excellent
• superb
• outstanding

Common mistakes with Mediocre

• Used interchangeably with 'average', which can be misleading in context.
• Confused with 'mediocrity', which is a noun.
• Overused in casual conversation, leading to a lack of impact.

Frequently asked questions about Mediocre

What does Mediocre mean?

Not very good or bad; just okay

What is the definition of Mediocre?

Of only moderate quality; not very good.

How do you use Mediocre in a sentence?

The movie received mediocre reviews from critics.

Can you give another example of Mediocre?

His performance was merely mediocre despite all the practice he put in.

What are synonyms for Mediocre?

Common alternatives include average, unremarkable, ordinary, fair, passable.

What is the opposite of Mediocre?

Opposite meanings include excellent, superb, outstanding.

What words go with Mediocre?

It commonly pairs with mediocre performance, mediocre quality, mediocre skills.

What are common mistakes when using Mediocre?

Used interchangeably with 'average', which can be misleading in context. Confused with 'mediocrity', which is a noun. Overused in casual conversation, leading to a lack of impact.

How do you pronounce Mediocre?

US: //ˌmiː.dɪˈoʊ.kɚ//, UK: //ˌmiː.dɪˈəʊ.kər//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Mediocre?

Typically used to describe performance, quality, or skill. Best avoided in formal contexts when possible; may be too negative in some situations.

What CEFR level is Mediocre?

"Mediocre" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.