subpar sub‧par [ˌsʌbˈpɑː ǁ -ˈpɑːr] adjective
1. something that is subpar is below the level of quality, performance etc that you would usually expect:
• The banks had subpar earnings due to bad loans.
2. a subpar amount is below normal or average:
• Inflation is subpar and still going down.
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subpar UK US (also sub-par) /ˌsʌbˈpɑːr/ adjective
► used to describe something that is below average, or below what is expected: »
The economy posted sub-par annual growth of less than 2% for four straight quarters.
»Does he deserve such a generous retirement package, considering the company's subpar performance?
»The new chairman is attempting to revamp operations after years of subpar results at the company.
Financial and business terms. 2012.