mediocrity -
Lack of exceptional talent or ability — being unremarkable in performance or achievement.
Despite everyone's hopes and expectations, the team's performance was marked by mediocrity and inconsistency.
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haggard -
Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering
Once a cute child actor, Macaulay Culkin has looked surprisingly haggard in recent years.
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fade -
To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.
The colors on the old poster have started to fade from years in the sun.
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defective -
Having a fault or flaw, not working properly, not meeting the required standard or quality.
Since the car was still under warranty, they were able to replace the defective parts in the car at no cost.
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beleaguered -
Surrounded and under attack (especially in a military or physical sense)
After 2 weeks of fighting, the beleaguered soldiers waited for reinforcements to arrive.
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rickety -
(of a structure or piece of equipment) poorly made and likely to collapse
Arnie was terrified when he had to cross the rickety rope bridge that could collapse at any moment.
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zonked -
Exhausted; tired out
After studying for twelve hours straight, Fred was zonked out.
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pander -
Gratify or indulge (an immoral or distasteful desire, need, or habit or a person with such a desire, etc.)
With his lead in the polls dwindling, the candidate pandered to his voters by offering them crazy promises.
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shanty -
A small, crudely built shack
Emily lived in a poor village, and would often wander the streets before returning to her small shanty.
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wimpy -
Fearful and lacking courage
Sam took boxing lessons, hoping that it would strengthen him physically and emotionally, so he could improve his generally wimpy attitude towards challenging situations.
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fragile -
Easily broken or damaged.
Annette considered buying the beautiful lamp, but she thought it might be too fragile for a house with young children.
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meek -
Quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive
The meek dog was afraid to do anything without its' owner's permission.
