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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.

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Origin of subpar¹

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

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For most of this season, the Dodgers have been operating around subpar production from Muncy and Conforto — at the plate and in the field.

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His offense had been subpar and he wasn’t aggressive.

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“I hate to get in full glam for a subpar party; it’s a waste of lip gloss,” she says.

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I just think I don't want to waste my calories on something that's subpar.

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Forrest may have a subpar IQ, but in every difficult circumstance, he exhibits exceptional character.

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