Dictionary Entry
subpar
Part of SpeechadjectivePronunciation/sub-par/Below an average, usual, or expected level or quality; not good enough.
In a Sentence
“The restaurant received many complaints because the food quality was subpar, leading to a decline in customers.”
Origin
From "sub-" (below) + "par" (average level). First recorded in the early 20th century.
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