mediocrity

noun me·di·oc·ri·ty \ˌmē-dē-ˈä-krə-tē\

: the quality of something that is not very good : the quality or state of being mediocre

: a person who does not have the special ability to do something well

plural me·di·oc·ri·ties

Full Definition of MEDIOCRITY

a : the quality or state of being mediocre

b : moderate ability or value

: a mediocre person

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