mediocrity (Meaning)
mediocrity (n)
ordinariness as a consequence of being average and not outstanding
a person of second-rate ability or value
mediocrity (n.)
The quality of being mediocre; a middle state or degree; a moderate degree or rate.
Moderation; temperance.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mediocrity
Synonyms:
- everydayness
- normalness
- mundaneness
- worthlessness
- acceptability
- badness
- normality
- ordinariness
- mundanity
- averageness
Antonyms:
- superbness
- consequence
- exquisiteness
- exceptionality
- distinction
- grandness
- supremacy
- splendidness
- marvelousness
- greatness
- distinction
- splendidness
- exceptionalness
- importance
- excellency
- exceptionality
- marvellousness
- extraordinariness
- superiority
- extraordinariness
- excellency
- excellence
- excellence
- perfection
- grandness
- importance
- marvelousness
- exquisiteness
- superbness
- fabulousness
- supremacy
- preeminence
- specialness
- consequence
- supremeness
- specialness
- preeminence
- marvellousness
- greatness
- perfection
- supremeness
- exceptionalness
- superiority
- fabulousness
Synonyms:
- fairness
- sufficiency
- typicalness
- routine
- commonplaceness
- inferiority
- satisfactoriness
- adequacy
- typicality
- commonness
- usualness
- unremarkableness
Antonyms:
- faultlessness
- notability
- deficiency
- inadequacy
- flawlessness
- sterlingness
- superlativeness
- impeccability
- perfectness
- sterlingness
- impeccability
- deficiency
- value
- worth
- unacceptability
- choiceness
- choiceness
- value
- perfectness
- faultlessness
- flawlessness
- inadequacy
- notability
- goodness
- worth
- primeness
- superlativeness
- unacceptability
- primeness
- goodness
mediocrity Sentence Examples
- The company's downfall was attributed to its culture of mediocrity, where excellence was not valued.
- Despite his potential, he resigned himself to a life of mediocrity, never striving for greatness.
- The school's curriculum promoted mediocrity, failing to challenge students to reach their full potential.
- She refused to settle for mediocrity in her career, constantly seeking opportunities for growth and advancement.
- Mediocrity was not tolerated in the competitive world of professional sports; only the best athletes succeeded.
- The city's arts scene suffered from a lack of innovation, with most exhibitions showcasing mediocrity rather than brilliance.
- His writing displayed a frustrating mediocrity, lacking the depth and originality needed to captivate readers.
- Despite his best efforts, his performance in the role was marred by mediocrity, failing to impress critics or audiences.
- The politician's speeches were filled with platitudes and clichés, reflecting a mindset of mediocrity rather than leadership.
- The team's failure to achieve its goals was attributed to a pervasive culture of mediocrity within the organization.
FAQs About the word mediocrity
ordinariness as a consequence of being average and not outstanding, a person of second-rate ability or valueThe quality of being mediocre; a middle state or deg
everydayness, normalness, mundaneness, worthlessness, acceptability, badness,normality, ordinariness, mundanity, averageness
superbness, consequence, exquisiteness, exceptionality, distinction, grandness, supremacy, splendidness, marvelousness, greatness
The company's downfall was attributed to its culture of mediocrity, where excellence was not valued.
Despite his potential, he resigned himself to a life of mediocrity, never striving for greatness.
The school's curriculum promoted mediocrity, failing to challenge students to reach their full potential.
She refused to settle for mediocrity in her career, constantly seeking opportunities for growth and advancement.
