Synonyms for mediocrity
ˌmi diˈɒk rɪ timedi·ocrity

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1. mediocrity

   Synonyms:
   mean, commonplace, medium, average, sufficiency

   Antonyms:
   excellence, superiority, rarity, brilliance, distinction

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1. averageness, mediocritynoun

   ordinariness as a consequence of being average and not outstanding

   Synonyms:
   second-rater, averageness

2. second-rater, mediocritynoun

   a person of second-rate ability or value

   "a team of aging second-raters"; "shone among the mediocrities who surrounded him"

   Synonyms:
   second-rater, averageness

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1. • Ordinariness

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1. mediocritynoun

   Synonyms:
   inferiority, moderate degree, middle state

2. mediocritynoun

   Synonyms:
   average, average standard, medial standard

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1. mediocritynoun

   Synonyms:
   commonplaceness, indifference, middle state

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1. List of paraphrases for "mediocrity":

   dung

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1. Robert G. Ingersoll:

   In the republic of mediocrity genius is dangerous.

2. Hyman Rickover:

   A free society can survive only with men and women of integrity. Mediocrity can destroy us just as surely as perils far more famous. In a society that is willing to accept mediocrity, the opportunity for failure is boundless.

3. Burmese Proverb:

   Who aims at excellence will be above mediocrity; who aims at mediocrity will be far short of it.

4. Joseph Heller:

   Some people are born mediocre, some people achieve mediocrity, and some people have mediocrity thrust upon them.

5. Warren Bennis:

   Excellence is a better teacher than mediocrity. The lessons of the ordinary are everywhere. Truly profound and original insights are to be found only in studying the exemplary.