Lack and Mediocrity

Lack

Lack noun - The fact or state of being absent.

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Mediocrity and lack are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mediocrity" instead a noun "Lack".

Nearby Words: lacking, lacked

Mediocrity noun - Ordinariness as a consequence of being average and not outstanding.

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Lack and mediocrity are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lack" instead a noun "Mediocrity".

Nearby Word: mediocre

utter	utter lack	utter mediocrity
total	total lack	total mediocrity
sheer	sheer lack	sheer mediocrity
extreme	extreme lack	extreme mediocrity
Other adjectives: general, perceived, overall, crippling.

The series does not shy away from the flaws in these types of people — mediocrity/lack of ambition (or killer instinct), spinelessness (unwilling to hurt others' feelings), and being really indecisive.

Source: Nice Guy / Anime and Manga
Nickelback is the ultimate snark bait band, mostly due to their sheer mediocrity and total lack of innovation.

Source: Snark Bait

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