Subpar: meaning, definitions and examples
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subpar
[ sʌbˈpɑː ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.