middle-of-the-road

mid·dle-of-the-road

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mid-l uhv, ov stressed th ee rohd]
- /ˈmɪd l ʌv, ɒv stressed ði roʊd/
- /ˈmɪdl əv ðə rəʊd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mid-l uhv, ov stressed th ee rohd]
- /ˈmɪd l ʌv, ɒv stressed ði roʊd/

Definitions of middle-of-the-road word

adjective middle-of-the-road favoring, following, or characterized by an intermediate position between two extremes, especially in politics; moderate. 1
adjective middle-of-the-road of, relating to, or describing a type of popular music that avoids extremes of style and is catchy and tuneful enough to have broad appeal. 1
noun middle-of-the-road Also called easy listening. popular music having comparatively conventional, melodic qualities and hence having broad commercial appeal. 1
adjective middle-of-the-road If you describe someone's opinions or policies as middle-of-the-road, you mean that they are neither left-wing nor right-wing, and not at all extreme. 0
adjective middle-of-the-road If you describe something or someone as middle-of-the-road, you mean that they are ordinary or unexciting. 0
adjective middle-of-the-road Middle-of-the-road music is pop music which a large number of people like because it is pleasant and does not sound extreme or unusual. The abbreviation MOR is also used. 0

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Origin of middle-of-the-road

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1890-95

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Parts of speech for Middle-of-the-road

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middle-of-the-road popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

Synonyms for middle-of-the-road

adj middle-of-the-road

balanced — A balanced report, book, or other document takes into account all the different opinions on something and presents information in a fair and reasonable way.
cautious — Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger.
conservative — A Conservative politician or voter is a member of or votes for the Conservative Party in Britain.
impartial — not partial or biased; fair; just: an impartial judge.
indifferent — without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.

All 19 Synonyms of middle-of-the-road

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