👉 Middlingly is a verb that means to do something in an awkward, inappropriate manner. It can also mean to be indifferent or uninterested in something. For example: 1. "She was so middlingly polite and didn't say anything at all." 2. "It's important for everyone to be middlingly honest about their feelings." In a more formal context, the phrase could refer to someone who is not being direct or straightforward when it comes to expressing themselves