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Definitions

subpar

[suhb-pahr] / sʌbˈpɑr /
ADJECTIVE
below average
Synonyms
WEAK
below par inferior low-grade poor second-rate substandard
Antonyms
WEAK
above average
ADJECTIVE
poor
Synonyms
STRONGEST
feeble inferior insufficient meager mediocre miserable modest ordinary shoddy substandard unsatisfactory weak
STRONG
common crude diminutive imperfect mean plain scanty slight subnormal trifling
WEAK
below par dwarfed exiguous faulty humble incomplete insignificant lacking low-grade lowly paltry pitiable pitiful reduced rotten second-rate shabby skimpy sorry sparse trivial valueless worthless
Antonyms
STRONGEST
able adequate extraordinary strong sufficient superior
STRONG
excellent uncommon
WEAK
great
ADJECTIVE
substandard
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cheap inadequate lousy shoddy
WEAK
bad base below average below par below standard junk lemon low-grade poor second-rate unacceptable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
good

Example Sentences

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The Occidental underperformance highlights Berkshire’s generally subpar U.S. stock picking—new buys and sells—over the past six or seven years.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Nvidia’s stock has barely budged since it forecast $1 trillion in sales, continuing a subpar recent performance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

The numbers: The U.S. expanded at a subpar 1.4% annual pace in the fourth quarter of 2025, depressed by a long federal shutdown that caused government spending to plunge.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

Live boxing and live auto racing deliver palpable electricity with subpar sightlines.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

Faraday never complained when the meals they made were subpar.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.