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below par

ADJECTIVE
second-rate in quality
Synonyms
WEAK
below average imperfect inferior lacking not oneself off off-form poor substandard under the weather wanting

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Below-par displays on days two and three left England up against it at the beginning of day four, when Sri Lanka resumed on 94-1, needing another 125 to reach their target of 219.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2024

Below-par United led through Nani's early goal but that proved to be their best moment as George Elokobi and Kevin Doyle hit back, with bottom-of-the-table Wolves defying their league position.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2011