Subpar: meaning, definitions and examples

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subpar

 

[ sʌbˈpɑː ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

performance evaluation

Below an average level; not up to the expected standard.

Synonyms

below average, below par, inferior, poor

Examples of usage

  • The team's subpar performance cost them the championship.
  • His subpar acting skills were evident in the movie.
  • The restaurant received subpar reviews for its food quality.
Context #2 | Noun

golf terminology

A score that is below the average or expected level in golf.

Synonyms

below average, inferior, under par

Examples of usage

  • He finished the round with a subpar score of 70.
  • Her consistent subpar performances led to her victory in the tournament.

Translations

Translations of the word "subpar" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abaixo do padrão

🇮🇳 औसत से कम

🇩🇪 unterdurchschnittlich

🇮🇩 di bawah standar

🇺🇦 нижче середнього

🇵🇱 poniżej normy

🇯🇵 平均以下

🇫🇷 inférieur à la moyenne

🇪🇸 por debajo del promedio

🇹🇷 ortalamanın altında

🇰🇷 평균 이하

🇸🇦 دون المستوى

🇨🇿 podprůměrný

🇸🇰 podpriemerný

🇨🇳 低于标准

🇸🇮 podpovprečen

🇮🇸 undir meðallagi

🇰🇿 ортадан төмен

🇬🇪 საშუალოზე დაბალი

🇦🇿 orta səviyyədən aşağı

🇲🇽 por debajo del promedio

Etymology

The word 'subpar' originated in the early 20th century, combining the prefix 'sub-' meaning 'under' or 'below' with 'par', a term from golf meaning the standard score for a hole or course. It has since been widely used in various contexts to describe something that is below average or expected quality.