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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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They are so rarely below par but, on this occasion, a poor start cost them.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Phil Salt took 24 from the second over, bowled by Holder, and West Indies' total looked 15 runs below par.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

After performing well below par when edging Tanzania in the opening round, Nigeria were a transformed team against Tunisia, dominating the first 30 minutes in the northern city.

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 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