The difference between Mediocre and Outstanding

When used as adjectives, mediocre means having no peculiar or outstanding features, whereas outstanding means prominent or noticeable.

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

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  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.

  1. Outstanding as a verb:

  1. Outstanding as an adjective:

    prominent or noticeable; standing out from others

  2. Outstanding as an adjective:

    exceptionally good; distinguished from others by its superiority

  3. Outstanding as an adjective:

    projecting outwards

  4. Outstanding as an adjective:

    unresolved; not settled or finished

  5. Outstanding as an adjective:

    owed as a debt

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