subpar

/sʌbˈpɑr/
adjective
  1. Below an expected or usual standard; not good enough.
    • His performance on the test was subpar compared to his usual scores.
    • The hotel gave subpar service, so we asked for a refund.
    • The restaurant received bad reviews because of its subpar food.
  2. In golf, having a score lower than par (the standard number of strokes).
    • She finished the round two strokes subpar.
    • The golfer's subpar score put him in the lead.
    • He was happy to be subpar for the first time this season.
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