Mediocrity
[miːdɪ'ɒkrɪtɪ]
Definition
(n.) The quality of being mediocre; a middle state or degree; a moderate degree or rate.
(n.) Moderation; temperance.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [1]. Inferiority, moderate degree, middle state.[2]. Average, average standard, medial standard.
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Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Mean, commonplace, medium, average, sufficiency
ANT:Excellence, superiority, rarity, brilliance, distinction
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Examples
- To excel in any profession, in which but few arrive at mediocrity, it is the most decisive mark of what is called genius, or superior talents. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
- The scientist shows no rapture for exalted views; in fact, with an instinct for mediocrity, he is envious and strives for the destruction of the exceptional ma n. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- Its usual blessings are happiness and mediocrity. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Imposing an alleged uniform general method upon everybody breeds mediocrity in all but the very exceptional. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- Hostile critics of democracy have long pointed out that mediocrity becomes the rule. Walter Lippmann. A Preface to Politics.
- Mediocrity, no: do not let envy prompt you to the thought. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- She could not admit at once that she might have overestimated Wildeve, for to perceive his mediocrity now was to admit her own great folly heretofore. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- But they deliberately chose mediocrities. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
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