Pronunciation: /sʌbpɑːr/

Definitions of subpar

noun a person or thing that is below average or inferior

Example Sentences

A1 I was disappointed with the subpar quality of the food at the restaurant.

A2 The subpar performance of the team led to their defeat in the championship.

B1 The company received negative reviews due to their subpar customer service.

B2 The subpar conditions of the hotel room made the guests uncomfortable.

C1 The subpar results of the experiment were unexpected given the resources invested.

C2 The subpar management of the project led to delays and cost overruns.

adjective below average or inferior

Example Sentences

A1 The food at the restaurant was subpar.

A2 The hotel room had subpar amenities.

B1 The company's performance this quarter was subpar.

B2 The quality of the product was subpar compared to others on the market.

C1 The service provided by the airline was subpar and disappointing.

C2 The team's overall performance was considered subpar by industry standards.

Examples of subpar in a Sentence

formal The quality of the product was subpar compared to industry standards.

informal I was disappointed with the subpar service at the restaurant.

slang The movie was subpar, I wouldn't waste your money on it.

figurative Her performance in the play was subpar, lacking the usual energy and enthusiasm.

Grammatical Forms of subpar

past tense

subparred

plural

subpars

comparative

more subpar

superlative

most subpar

present tense

subpars

future tense

will be subpar

perfect tense

have been subpar

continuous tense

is being subpar

singular

subpar

positive degree

subpar

infinitive

to be subpar

gerund

subparing

participle

subparred

Origin and Evolution of subpar

First Known Use: 1928 year
Language of Origin: Latin and English
Story behind the word: The word 'subpar' originated from the Latin word 'sub' meaning 'below' and the English word 'par' meaning 'average or standard'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in golf to describe a score below par, 'subpar' has evolved to describe anything that is below average or substandard.