mediocrity

Definitions

The quality or state of being only moderate or average in quality.

A person or thing that is not particularly good or impressive.

Examples

He refused to settle for mediocrity and worked tirelessly to achieve excellence in his field.

The film was criticized for its predictable plot and overall sense of mediocrity.

Synonyms

ordinariness average quality commonplaceness indifference passableness inferiority unremarkableness

Antonyms

excellence distinction superiority brilliance exceptionalism preeminence greatness