The difference between Middling and Unexceptional

When used as adjectives, middling means of intermediate or average size, position, or quality, whereas unexceptional means not exceptional.


Middling is also noun with the meaning: something of intermediate or average size, position, or quality. preceded by the: people of moderate means.

Middling is also adverb with the meaning: fairly, moderately, somewhat.

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  1. Middling as an adjective:

    Of intermediate or average size, position, or quality; mediocre.

    Examples:

    "The football team is never the worst or best in its league; its position is always middling."

  2. Middling as an adjective (colloquial, regional, _, Britain):

    In fairly good health.

  1. Middling as an adverb (colloquial, regional, _, Britain):

    Fairly, moderately, somewhat.

  2. Middling as an adverb (colloquial, regional, _, Britain):

    Not too badly, with modest success.

  1. Middling as a noun (plural):

    Something of intermediate or average size, position, or quality. Preceded by the: people of moderate means; members of the middle class.

  1. Unexceptional as an adjective:

    Not exceptional

  2. Unexceptional as an adjective:

    acceptable

  3. Unexceptional as an adjective:

    average

  4. Unexceptional as an adjective:

    mundane

  5. Unexceptional as an adjective:

    plain

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