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mediocre

The correct spelling is mediocre.

How to pronounce mediocre

/ˈmiːdɪˌəʊkə/
noun

IPA: /ˈmiːdɪˌəʊkə/

Say it like: Med-ioc-re

The correct spelling is mediocre. A person of minor significance, accomplishment or acclaim; a common and undistinguished person. For example: "I'm pretty good at tennis but only mediocre at racquetball."

Usage Examples

I'm pretty good at tennis but only mediocre at racquetball.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A person of minor significance, accomplishment or acclaim; a common and undistinguished person.
  2. 2.A member of a socioeconomic class between the upper ranks of society and the agricultural workers.

adjective

  1. 1.Having no peculiar or outstanding features; not extraordinary, special, exceptional, or great; of medium quality, almost always with a negative connotation.

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