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below par

 

[ bɪˈloʊ pɑːr ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

golf

Below par means performing worse than the expected level, especially in golf. It is a term used to describe a score that is higher than the standard number of strokes for a particular hole or course.

Synonyms

below average, inferior, substandard.

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Word Description / Examples
below par

Used to describe something that is not as good as it usually is or as expected. Often used in performance-related situations.

  • His performance at work has been below par lately.
  • The quality of the product was below par.
substandard

Used to describe something that does not meet the required standards, often implying poor quality or insufficient performance. It often carries a formal or technical tone.

  • The building's safety measures are substandard.
  • The service at the hotel was substandard.
inferior

Often used in a more general sense to describe something that is of lower quality, status, or value. Can carry a negative connotation.

  • The materials used in this product are inferior.
  • He felt inferior to his older brother.
below average

Used in statistical or comparative contexts to indicate something falls below the general or expected average.

  • Her test scores were below average compared to her classmates.
  • The company's sales this quarter are below average.

Examples of usage

  • He had a rough day on the course and finished below par.
  • Her performance was below par compared to her usual standards.

Translations

Translations of the word "below par" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abaixo do par

🇮🇳 औसत से कम

🇩🇪 unterdurchschnittlich

🇮🇩 di bawah par

🇺🇦 нижче паритету

🇵🇱 poniżej normy

🇯🇵 標準以下 (ひょうじゅんいか)

🇫🇷 en dessous de la moyenne

🇪🇸 por debajo de la media

🇹🇷 ortalamanın altında

🇰🇷 평균 이하 (pyeong-gyun iha)

🇸🇦 تحت المعدل

🇨🇿 pod průměrem

🇸🇰 pod priemerom

🇨🇳 低于标准 (dī yú biāo zhǔn)

🇸🇮 pod povprečjem

🇮🇸 undir meðallagi

🇰🇿 орташа деңгейден төмен

🇬🇪 საშუალოზე დაბალი

🇦🇿 orta səviyyədən aşağı

🇲🇽 por debajo del promedio

Etymology

The term 'below par' originated in the game of golf. In golf, 'par' is the standard score for a hole or course. If a player's score is below par, it means they have performed better than the expected level. Over time, the term has been adopted in other contexts to indicate a performance that is below the average or expected standard.