less than stellar

Adjective

Meaning

less than stellar (not comparable)

Alternative form of less-than-stellar, especially in a predicative position as opposed to an attributive position.
Friday night’s performance was less than stellar.

less-than-stellar (comparative form only)

(slang, sarcastic) Mediocre; not satisfactory; not very good, poor; not meeting standards or expectations.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Alternative names

less-than-stellar

Examples

Despite a losing streak in May, and the worst batting performance by Barry Bonds in about 15 years the Giants did contend in the less-than-stellar Western Division and by July 23 were in first place. Source: Internet

One particular episode entitled “The Little Kicks” focused on Elaine’s less-than-stellar dance skills. Source: Internet

They have dense populations in lots of cities and less-than-stellar health care. Source: Internet

And other times, even if it is, you might be subjected to a less-than-stellar version. Source: Internet

I lived in the “penthouse” apartment of a less-than-stellar New York hotel so close to Times Square I could see pretty much everything there from my roof. Source: Internet

Clean and readable code can make up for less-than-stellar documents, but nothing helps you get started quite like tutorials and examples. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

less than no time less than nothing less than or equal to less than truckload less thick-witted less thickheaded