DictionaryindifferentUnremarkable quality
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.

Similar words

mediocre
Often suggests disappointing quality rather than simply average quality.
average
Describes typical quality without necessarily suggesting disappointment or criticism.