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vida medíocre

[VEE-duh meh-dee-OH-kruh]
noun phrasefemininepl: vidas medíocres
mediocre life
1. An existence characterized by ordinariness, lack of distinction, or failure to achieve notable accomplishments or excellence
He feared living a mediocre life without making any significant contribution to society.
Ele temia viver uma vida medíocre sem fazer nenhuma contribuição significativa para a sociedade.
2. A lifestyle marked by average circumstances, modest achievements, and unremarkable experiences
She refused to accept a mediocre life and pursued her ambitious dreams.
Ela recusou aceitar uma vida medíocre e perseguiu seus sonhos ambiciosos.
NYC Slang
a nothing life; a basic life
Synonyms
vida ordináriavida comumvida insossavida banalexistência mediana
Antonyms
vida extraordináriavida notávelvida excepcionalvida brilhantevida ilustre

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vida medíocre
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
vida medíocre
Standard usage; may also use 'vida comum' or 'vida ordinária'

Related Idioms & Phrases

viver uma vida cinzenta (to live a gray life)
viver na mesmice (to live in sameness)
uma vida sem brilho (a life without shine)
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