sub-par

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Over the past few years, Intel has lost ground in both the personal-computer and server central processing unit markets, largely due to sub-par chips compared to similar offerings from AMD and Arm.

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025

Ireland's autumn campaign began in dispiriting fashion with a sub-par performance allowing New Zealand to win 23-13 in Dublin.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2024

Badenoch has attracted some backers with unusual zeal - one donor tells me she’s gained "some evangelical followers" but has run a "sub-par campaign".

From BBC • Sep. 28, 2024

McIlroy saved par and used that momentum to shoot 71, his first sub-par opening round at the Masters since 2018.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 11, 2024

Their platonic version of a meet-cute occurs when Elizabeth angrily storms into his office to dress him down for being a sub-par provider.

From Salon • Nov. 3, 2023