subpar

Adjective

Meaning

Of less than a traditional or accepted standard
Bob's grasp of English was subpar.

(golf) below par

(finance) Trading a price below face value.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

duff small low mean bad insufficient inferior inadequate inefficient deficient disappointing faulty mediocre unsatisfactory substandard
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Antonyms

sterling prime significant able standard average
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Phrases with the word

subpar diagonal subpar slanting

Anagrams

BuSpar

Examples

A scientist who writes for a grant has to write subpar papers - so that the grant giver will understand what the paper is about. Janusz Korwin-Mikke

Also, if this secondary championship is going to be for mid-card guys with these subpar records, why is Cody in it? Source: Internet

After over a dozen more subpar seasons, in 1981 the Cubs hired GM Dallas Green from Philadelphia to turn around the franchise. Source: Internet

As such, even after its “Yakkity Sax” concatenation of defeats and subpar choices, the POA can still wield power — and induce the city to defer to it. Source: Internet

But honestly, design-wise, it's a subpar substitute for a ghost-faced, giant cactus yelling "PRICKLY BANG-BANG" and punching enemies in the face with comically-sized boxing gloves. Source: Internet

Bill Belichick defends subpar Patriots draft history: ‘I’ve seen a lot worse’ Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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