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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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Finance Minister John O'Dowd said the amount of funding that the UK government had made available to the Executive was "extremely disappointing" and "significantly below par".

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Although the total appeared below par on paper, the pitch should remain a handful.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

Wright, who triumphed at Alexandra Palace in 2020 and 2022, was well below par - winning just two legs in Tuesday's second-round match and averaging below 80.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

As the only black player on the squad, I was overly self-conscious at first and performed below par.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane