Definition of "mediocrity" in English

noun

1. (uncountable) The condition of being mediocre; having only an average degree of quality, skills etc.; no better than standard.

   • Flexibility is good, but a tolerance for mediocrity carried far enough impairs operational capacity.

2. (countable) A person with mediocre abilities or achievements.

   • populated with mediocrities
   • surrounded by mediocrities

3. (archaic) The quality of being intermediate between two extremes; a mean.

4. (obsolete) A middle course of action; moderation, balance.