mediocrity
intermediateB2/ˌmiːdiˈɒkrɪti/ · me-di-o-cri-ty
The quality of being average or moderate, lacking in exceptional quality.
Meanings
The quality of being average or moderate, lacking in exceptional quality.
اوسط یا معمولی ہونے کی حیثیت، غیر خاصیت یا غیر نمایاں خصوصیات کا فقدان۔
متوسط
mutawassit
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- mediocrity in education
- rise above mediocrity
- mediocrity of effort
Example Sentences
Her mediocrity in performance was disappointing to the audience.
اس کی کارکردگی میں درمیانی حیثیت نے حاضرین کو مایوس کیا۔
Is ki karkardagi mein darmiyani haisiyat ne hazireen ko mayoos kiya.
He feared a life of mediocrity and always strived for greatness.
وہ متوسط زندگی سے ڈرتا تھا اور ہمیشہ عظمت کے خواہاں رہا۔
Woh mutawassit zindagi se darta tha aur hamesha azmat ke khwahaan raha.
The mediocrity of the project led to its cancellation.
پروجیکٹ کی درمیانی حیثیت نے اس کی منسوخی کی بنیاد بنائی۔
Project ki darmiyani haisiyat ne is ki mansookhi ki buniyad banai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember that mediocrity is the middle ground, not the peak of achievement.
Picture a person standing in the middle of a performance stage, overshadowed by talented artists.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ان کی جہالت نے ہم کو دیکھا ہے mediocrity میں، جب دیکھتا ہوں تو رہتا ہوں خاموشی میں۔
Un ki jahalat ne hum ko dekha hai mediocrity mein, jab dekhta hun to rehta hun khamoshi mein.
Their ignorance has shown us mediocrity, when I see it, I remain in silence.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو کام لگن سے کیا جائے، وہ کبھی متوسط نہیں ہوتا۔
Jo kaam lagan se kiya jaye, woh kabhi mutawassit nahin hota.
Work done with dedication is never mediocre.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "mediocris" — middle, moderate
First known use: 15th century
The term has evolved from Latin through French and into English, signifying a state of moderate quality.