Adjective
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.orgA 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