mediocre
/ˈmiːdɪˌəʊkə/adjective
Of only average quality; not as good as it should be.
Example sentences
- “The food was mediocre, but the view from the restaurant was amazing.”
- “He was a mediocre student who later became a great writer.”
- “The team ended another mediocre season with more losses than wins.”
It is always critical: calling something mediocre means it is disappointing, not just ordinary. Common pairings include 'mediocre performance' and 'mediocre results'.