C2nounformalworkbusiness
US/ˌmiː.diˈɑːk.rə.ti/
UK/ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti/
the quality of being only average and not very good
In context
A culture that punishes every mistake can lead to mediocrity, because nobody takes risks.
After years of mediocrity, the company finally launched a product people loved.
The new manager refused to accept mediocrity from her team.
Words that go with mediocrity
verb + noun
- settle for mediocrityDon't settle for mediocrity just because it is safe.
- accept mediocrityGreat companies never accept mediocrity in customer service.
noun + preposition
- years of mediocrityThe club escaped years of mediocrity under the new coach.
- culture of mediocrityLow pay can create a culture of mediocrity.
verb + preposition
- sink into mediocrityWithout new ideas, the brand began to sink into mediocrity.