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mediocrity

[mee-dee-ok-ri-tee]

noun

plural

mediocrities 
  1. the state or quality of being mediocre.

  2. mediocre ability or accomplishment.

  3. a mediocre person.



mediocrity

/ ˌmɛd-, ˌmiːdɪˈɒkrɪtɪ /

noun

  1. the state or quality of being mediocre

  2. a mediocre person or thing

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of mediocrity1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English mediocrite, from Middle French mediocrite, from Latin 徱dz-, stem of 徱dz “middle state, moderation”; equivalent to mediocre + -ity
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Reus’ goal prevented it from ending that mediocrity and building some momentum heading into next week’s Club World Cup qualifier with Mexico’s Club América.

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She explains that for the new wave of nepo babies, talent is even more important as the "scrutiny is more intense and people are more media savvy" so you can't get away with mediocrity.

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The consequence of this is the perpetuation of white mediocrity.

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Pep Guardiola's frantic body language released every frustration suffered in a season of mediocrity as the clouds lifted and the sun finally shone on Manchester City at Bournemouth.

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This story is a reminder that the U.S. is under siege from a fascist movement led by men who are trying to conceal their mediocrity.

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