Below/under par
adjective
Not as good or performing as well as usual.
She's been feeling a bit under par lately.
Often appears as...
- feeling under par
- performance below par
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adjective
Less than the standard or expected measure.
In golf, a score under par is a good result.
Often appears as...
- score under par
- three below par
adjective
Not as good or performing as well as usual.
She's been feeling a bit under par lately.
Often appears as...
- feeling under par
- performance below par
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adjective
Less than the standard or expected measure.
In golf, a score under par is a good result.
Often appears as...
- score under par
- three below par
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Health Status
Often used to describe someone not feeling well or lacking energy.
I can't join you for the run; I'm a bit under par today.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjective Assessment
The phrase can be subjective based on personal expectations or standards.
Her presentation was under par, at least by her usual high standards.
Pro Tip 3/3Work Quality
Describes suboptimal performance in professional or academic work.
His latest project was criticized for being under par.
Pro Tip 1/3Health Status
Often used to describe someone not feeling well or lacking energy.
I can't join you for the run; I'm a bit under par today.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjective Assessment
The phrase can be subjective based on personal expectations or standards.
Her presentation was under par, at least by her usual high standards.
Pro Tip 3/3Work Quality
Describes suboptimal performance in professional or academic work.
His latest project was criticized for being under par.
Pro Tip 1/3Health Status
Often used to describe someone not feeling well or lacking energy.
I can't join you for the run; I'm a bit under par today.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjective Assessment
The phrase can be subjective based on personal expectations or standards.
Her presentation was under par, at least by her usual high standards.
Pro Tip 3/3Work Quality
Describes suboptimal performance in professional or academic work.
His latest project was criticized for being under par.
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