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What is another word for Subpar? – 199 Subpar Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    inadequate inferior mediocre poor unsatisfactory unacceptable deficient lacking insufficient substandard second-rate third-rate imperfect flawed defective weak feeble inept incompetent unimpressive unremarkable uninspiring disappointing lacking short limited restricted constrained impeded hindered poor low-grade low-quality shoddy shabby shoddy shabby miserable wretched pitiful deplorable lamentable regrettable unsatisfying displeasing distasteful unpalatable unpleasant disagreeable

    Meaning of Subpar

    The primary meaning of the word "Subpar" is something that is below the expected standard or quality.

    Definitions

    • Below the standard or expected level, especially in quality or performance
    • * Not meeting the expected standards or requirements
    • * Lower than the usual or expected standard

    Etymology of Subpar

    The word "Subpar" originated from the phrase "sub par," which is a golf term referring to a score below par, with "sub" meaning "under" or "below" and "par" referring to the standard score for a hole or round
    The term has been used in golf since the late 19th century and was later adopted in other contexts to describe something that is below the expected standard

    Example Uses

    • The new restaurant received subpar reviews from critics and customers alike
    • * The team's subpar performance in the tournament was disappointing to their fans
    • * The subpar quality of the product made it difficult to recommend to others

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    excellent superior outstanding exceptional first-rate top-notch superb fantastic extraordinary impressive remarkable satisfactory acceptable adequate sufficient competent proficient skilled talented gifted brilliant exceptional exemplary model ideal perfect flawless impeccable faultless error-free impeccable

    Related Nouns

    standard quality performance expectation requirement norm average median benchmark criterion gauge measure level grade rating score evaluation assessment appraisal review criticism feedback comment remark observation perception impression opinion attitude viewpoint perspective

    Related Verbs

    perform achieve attain reach meet exceed fall fail disappoint satisfy please impress excel surpass outdo outperform outshine overshadow dominate improve enhance upgrade elevate lift raise heighten intensify amplify

    Related Adjectives

    excellent superior outstanding exceptional first-rate top-notch superb fantastic extraordinary impressive remarkable satisfactory acceptable adequate sufficient competent proficient skilled talented gifted brilliant exceptional exemplary model ideal perfect flawless impeccable error-free impeccable poor low inferior mediocre unsatisfactory unacceptable deficient lacking insufficient substandard second-rate third-rate imperfect flawed defective weak feeble inept incompetent unimpressive unremarkable uninspiring disappointing lacking short limited restricted constrained impeded hindered