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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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That figure is substantially below par for any team with serious title aspirations.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Though Scotland's score always looked 20 runs below par, England were troubled at one stage.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

These levels are well below par, but the sharp gains suggest improving expectations for an eventual recovery.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

Yet, with Matheus Cunha below par and Benjamin Sesko still finding his way as a United player, when Amorim looked at his other options, Joshua Zirkzee was the only one.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

Even Holly’s beacon was a few shades below par, and that had a micro nuclear battery sending out the pulses.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer