English · Adjectives
mediocre
/ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/
[/ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/]
average, ordinary
Advancedadjective
Definition
Of only average or fairly low quality; not very good.
Example
The restaurant served mediocre food, so we decided not to return again.
The restaurant served mediocre food, so we decided not to return again.
Etymology
From Latin 'mediocris' (of middle height), from 'medius' (middle).
How & Where It’s Used
A mild criticism implying unremarkable quality.