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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
1
a : the quality or state of being mediocre b : moderate ability or value
2
: a mediocre person
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