subpar
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of subpar
First recorded in 1895–1900; sub- ( def. ) + par 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Live boxing and live auto racing deliver palpable electricity with subpar sightlines.
From Los Angeles Times
At the end of the interview, when they ask if you have any questions for them, this is when you can circle back to that subpar answer.
From MarketWatch
It was a second consecutive subpar showing for Booker, who finished with six points and one rebound in 13 minutes after being limited to three minutes against Cal Poly last week because of matchups.
From Los Angeles Times
He complained the classes were too easy—he already knew most of the material—and the food options were subpar.
Back then, Bellinger was coming off two straight years of subpar performance in the wake of a shoulder surgery following the 2020 World Series.
From Los Angeles Times
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