adjective
indifferent
Neither particularly good nor particularly bad.
The hotel offers indifferent food but a truly spectacular view.
Etymology
The Latin adjective means not differing. Something indifferent stands out neither favorably nor unfavorably, producing the sense of middling or unremarkable quality.
More examples
- The orchestra gives an indifferent performance of the familiar piece.
- Despite its famous cast, the movie is an indifferent comedy.
- The store sells indifferent furniture at surprisingly high prices.
Forms
indifferent
indifferently adverb — With mediocre skill or quality.