Mediocrity
Nounमेडियोक्रिटी
Definition
The state of being average or lacking excellence, often seen as a lack of ambition or effort.
Contextual Sentence: "Mediocrity in public service often leads to inefficiencies, undermining national development goals."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of 'Mediocre' (average) + 'ity' (ending) = average state.
Synonyms
Average
Banal
Dullness
Antonyms
Excellence
Greatness
Ambition