Difference between Mediocre and Bad

What is the difference between Mediocre and Bad?

Mediocre as an adjective is ordinary: not extraordinary; not special, exceptional, or great; of medium quality; while Bad as an adjective is not good; unfavorable; negative.

Mediocre

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Ordinary: not extraordinary; not special, exceptional, or great; of medium quality;

Example sentence: In large states public education will always be mediocre, for the same reason that in large kitchens the cooking is usually bad.

Bad

Part of speech: noun

Definition: error, mistake

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: Badly.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To shell (a walnut).

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Not good; unfavorable; negative.Seemingly non-appropriate, in manners, etc.Not suitable or fitting.tricky; stressful; unpleasantevil, wickedfaulty; not functionalOf food, spoilt, rotten, overripe.Of breath, malodorous, foul.bold and daringSevere, urgent (of a need or want).fantastic

Example sentence: I do believe in the old saying, 'What does not kill you makes you stronger.' Our experiences, good and bad, make us who we are. By overcoming difficulties, we gain strength and maturity.

We hope you now know whether to use Mediocre or Bad in your sentence.

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