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subpar

[suhb-pahr] / sʌbˈpɑr /
ADJECTIVE
below average
Synonyms
WEAK
below par inferior low-grade poor second-rate substandard
Antonyms
WEAK
above average
ADJECTIVE
poor
Synonyms
STRONGEST
feeble inferior insufficient meager mediocre miserable modest ordinary shoddy substandard unsatisfactory weak
STRONG
common crude diminutive imperfect mean plain scanty slight subnormal trifling
WEAK
below par dwarfed exiguous faulty humble incomplete insignificant lacking low-grade lowly paltry pitiable pitiful reduced rotten second-rate shabby skimpy sorry sparse trivial valueless worthless
Antonyms
STRONGEST
able adequate extraordinary strong sufficient superior
STRONG
excellent uncommon
WEAK
great
ADJECTIVE
substandard
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cheap inadequate lousy shoddy
WEAK
bad base below average below par below standard junk lemon low-grade poor second-rate unacceptable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
good

Example Sentences

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The Occidental underperformance highlights Berkshire’s generally subpar U.S. stock picking—new buys and sells—over the past six or seven years.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

And they really started to change when subpar waxing cost Randall a medal at the 2014 Olympics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

At the end of the interview, when they ask if you have any questions for them, this is when you can circle back to that subpar answer.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026

It’s worth saying plainly that this is not an attempt to lure anyone toward subpar ingredients.

From Salon • Jan. 5, 2026

Faraday never complained when the meals they made were subpar.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

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