mediocrity
pronunciation
How to pronounce mediocrity in British English:
UK [ˌmi:diˈɒkrəti]
How to pronounce mediocrity in American English:
US [ˌmidiˈɑkrəti]
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- Noun:
- ordinariness as a consequence of being average and not outstanding
- a person of second-rate ability or value
Word Origin
- mediocrity (n.)
- early 15c., "moderation; intermediate state or amount," from Middle French médiocrité and directly from Latin mediocritatem (nominative mediocritas) "a middle state, middling condition, medium," from mediocris (see mediocre). Neutral at first; disparaging sense began to predominate from late 16c. The meaning "person of mediocre abilities or attainments" is from 1690s. Before the tinge of disparagement crept in, another name for the Golden Mean was golden mediocrity.
Example
- 1. It 's a dangerous time , we are drifting towards mediocrity .
- 2. A evolution towards excellence , as mediocrity is quickly forgotten .
- 3. The iims have been " a beacon of meritocracy in an ocean of mediocrity " , said tarun khanna , professor at harvard business school .
- 4. Are you destined for mediocrity ?
- 5. I not longer felt hemmed in by mediocrity ; I felt liberated .