Subpar

/ˌsʌbˈpɑːr/

adjective

Below the usual standard or quality.

The service at the restaurant tonight was subpar.

Disapproving

Definition 1 of 2

Pro Tip 1/3

Subpar implies dissatisfaction or disappointment with the quality of something.

His attitude has been really subpar lately.

Pro Tip 2/3

Subpar means something is not just bad, but worse than expected.

The special effects in that movie were subpar for such a big studio.

Pro Tip 3/3

Using 'subpar' can be a diplomatic way to criticize without being too harsh.

The project results were subpar, so let's discuss how to improve.

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