Mediocre
/ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/noun
Of only moderate quality; not very good.
Did you know?The term 'mediocre' originates from Latin, meaning 'halfway up a mountain', suggesting a state of being stuck between greatness and failure.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
mediocris
“Standing in the middle; ordinary, moderate.”
Old French
Old French
mediocre
“Of moderate quality; not exceptional.”
Middle English
Middle English
mediocre
“Of average or moderate quality; not outstanding.”
Modern English
English
mediocre
“Describing something that is only of moderate quality.”
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