Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

curates-egg

Noun

/ˈkjʊəreɪts ɛg/

Definition

A curates-egg is a situation or thing that has both good and bad elements, particularly one that is mixed in quality or value.

Examples

The movie was a curates-egg, with stunning visuals but a convoluted plot.
Her review of the restaurant was a curates-egg; the cuisine was delightful but the service left much to be desired.
As a curates-egg of a project, it had brilliant ideas but poorly executed plans.

Meaning

The term implies that while some parts are excellent, others are subpar, much like a curate might present an egg that is both good and bad to highlight the mixed nature of an experience or object.