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Mediocre vs Lackluster - What's the difference?

mediocre | lackluster |

As adjectives the difference between mediocre and lackluster

is that mediocre is mediocre (ordinary: not extraordinary; not special, exceptional, or great; of medium quality) while lackluster is lacking brilliance or intelligence.

mediocre

English

Alternative forms

* mediocer (obsolete) * (dated)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Ordinary: not extraordinary; not special, exceptional, or great; of medium quality;
    • I'm pretty good at tennis but only mediocre at racquetball.

    Synonyms

    * middling * See also

    Related terms

    * mean * medium * mediate * mediation * mediator * median * mediocrely * mediocrity

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    lackluster

    English

    Alternative forms

    * lacklustre

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Lacking brilliance or intelligence
  • Having no shine or lustre; dull
  • Not exceptional; not worthy of special merit, attention, or interest; having no vitality
    • The actor gave a lackluster performance in his latest film.

    Synonyms

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