Synonyms of mediocre
26 similar words · 60 opposite words
Another word for mediocre is average. Other synonyms of mediocre are ordinary, meh, moderate, middling and tolerable.
Synonyms and similar words for mediocre
adjectiveNot excellent or outstanding, usually disappointingly so.
- common
- commonplaceOrdinary; not having any remarkable characteristics.
- ordinaryHaving no special characteristics or function; everyday, common, mundane; often deprecatory.
- averageNeither very good nor very bad; rated somewhere in the middle of all others in the same category.
- comme ci comme çaNeither good nor bad; so so; tolerable, passable, indifferent.
- crappy
- moderateMediocre.
- decent
- indifferentMediocre (usually used negatively in modern usage).
- lackluster figurativelyNot exceptional; not worthy of special merit, attention, or interest; having no vitality.
- mehMediocre; lackluster; unexceptional; uninspiring.
- mid slangMediocre; of middling quality.
- middlingOf intermediate or average size, position, or quality; mediocre.
- no great shakesSomething unexceptional, not noteworthy or special.
- nothing to write home aboutNot exceptional; not noteworthy or especially good.
- not worth writing home aboutBeing nothing to write home about; unremarkable and mediocre.
- OK
- okayishSomewhat okay; tolerable.
- pedestrianOrdinary, dull; everyday; unexceptional.
- unexceptionalNot exceptional.
- uninspiringNot inspiring.
- shitty vulgar
- so-so informalNeither good nor bad; tolerable, passable, indifferent.
- ok-ok IndiaNeither good nor bad; passable.
- tolerableModerate in degree; mediocre; passable, acceptable or so-so.
- whateverUnexceptional or unimportant; blah.
Opposite of mediocre
adjectiveNot excellent or outstanding, usually disappointingly so.
- great
- distinguishedCelebrated, well-known or eminent because of achievements or rank; prestigious.
- exceptional
- outstandingExceptionally good; distinguished from others by its superiority.
- remarkable
- peculiarOut of the ordinary; odd; strange; unusual.
- ace slang
- admirable
- amazing
- awe-inspiringInspiring awe; awesome.
- awesome colloquial
- badass
- broyal
- bang onPrecisely accurate; exactly appropriate or fitting; spot on.
- bang-upEspecially good; wonderful; superb.
- studlyLike a stud; being or relating to a sexually attractive male.
- based
- beatific
- beneshipVery good; excellent.
- bitching slang
- blissful
- bomb slangGreat, awesome.
- brilliant
- bully
- celestial
- cher
- choice
- chronic slang
- churOverwhelming; demanding; intense.
- cock onPerformed well; excellent; exact; correct.
- commendableWorthy of commendation; deserving praise; admirable, creditable, or meritorious.
- cool slang
- copaceticFine, excellent, OK, in excellent order.
- crackerjack
- cushty slangExcellent, very good.
- dank slang
- def slangExcellent; very good.
- delightfulPleasant; pleasing, bringing enjoyment, satisfaction, or pleasure.
- divineOf superhuman or surpassing excellence.
- dope slangAmazing; cool.
- epic
- excellent
- exemplary
- exquisite
- extraordinary
- fab slangFabulous (great or spectacular).
- fabulous
- fantabulosaWonderful.
- fantastic
- fierce Ireland, slang
- finger-lickin' good figuratively
- fireAmazing; excellent.
- fireball slangExcellent, terrific.
- first-rate
- fly slang
- frabjousFabulous, joyous; great, wonderful.
- glorious
- gnarly
- goatedBeing or considered the greatest of all time; the best.
- grouse Australia, slangExcellent.
Meaning of mediocre
- adjective Not excellent or outstanding, usually disappointingly so.
- noun A person of minor significance, accomplishment or acclaim; a common and undistinguished person.
- noun A member of a socioeconomic class between the upper ranks of society and the agricultural workers.
mediocre in other languages
Questions about synonyms of mediocre
- What is another word for mediocre?
- Mediocre has 26 synonyms on Word.ws, such as average, ordinary, meh, moderate, middling, tolerable, uninspiring and indifferent.
- What is the opposite of mediocre?
- The opposite of mediocre is distinguished. Other antonyms of mediocre are outstanding, peculiar, divine, delightful and awe-inspiring.
- What does mediocre mean?
- Mediocre means not excellent or outstanding, usually disappointingly so.
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