Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
subpar
adjective
/sʌbˈpɑːr/
Definition
below the usual or expected standard
Examples
- The restaurant received subpar reviews, leading to a decline in customers.
- His subpar performance in the game disappointed the team.
- She was unhappy with the subpar service at the hotel.
Meaning
Subpar describes something that does not meet the desired level of quality or performance. It suggests that the item, service, or individual is inferior compared to others.
Synonyms
- below average
- inferior
- mediocre
- unsatisfactory