The difference between Distinguished and Mediocre

When used as adjectives, distinguished means celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements, whereas mediocre means having no peculiar or outstanding features.

Mediocre is also noun with the meaning: a person of minor significance, accomplishment or acclaim.

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  1. Distinguished as an adjective:

    celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigious

    Examples:

    "The lecture was attended by many distinguished mathematicians."

  2. Distinguished as an adjective:

    Having a dignified appearance or demeanor

    Examples:

    "Her father was a distinguished gentleman, albeit a poor one."

  3. Distinguished as an adjective (mathematics):

    Specified, noted.

    Examples:

    "Let ''X'' be a topological space with a distinguished point ''p''."

  1. Distinguished as a verb:

  1. Mediocre as an adjective:

    Having no peculiar or outstanding features; not extraordinary, special, exceptional, or great; of medium quality.

    Examples:

    "I'm pretty good at tennis but only mediocre at racquetball."

  1. Mediocre as a noun:

    A person of minor significance, accomplishment or acclaim; a common and undistinguished person.

  2. Mediocre as a noun (historical):

    A member of a socioeconomic class between the upper ranks of society and the agricultural workers.

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