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subpar

[ suhb-pahr ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

below an average, usual, or normal level, quality, or the like; below par:
This month his performance has been subpar.

Origin of subpar¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; sub- ( def ) + par ¹( def )

The movies were subpar at best when he had set the bar so high.

Surgeons insist they never used subpar implants, and CIR has no evidence the doctors were involved in the scheme.

But subpar writing and silly sketches failed to earn her the applause.

After some initial impressive vocal flourishes, the subsequent track, "My Darlin'" proves to be another subpar ballad.

But a more positive force—technology—is also responsible for our subpar employment recovery.

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