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subpar

[suhb-pahr] / sʌbˈpɑr /
ADJECTIVE
below average
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
above average




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Injuries, subpar performances by Rams players and coaches, and outstanding clutch play by opponents — see the 2025 Super Bowl-champion Seattle Seahawks — could derail the Rams’ presumptive date with destiny.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

But heavyweight tech stocks had another subpar session amid renewed fears surrounding spending on artificial intelligence and its downstream impact on consumers.

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

The hunger and economic strike began May 19, including at the Desert View Annex, a wing of the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, where detainees alleged subpar conditions and inadequate medical care.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 11, 2026

“Absolutely not! They made their decision and took the low road to unearned riches to play in a subpar league, while trashing the PGA Tour on the way out, showing a complete lack of sportsmanship.”

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 30, 2026

Faraday never complained when the meals they made were subpar.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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