subpar

== English == === Etymology === From sub- + par. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /səbˈpɑː/ (US) IPA(key): /səbˈpɑɹ/, [səbˈpʰɑɹ], [səbˈpʰɑ˞] (Canada) IPA(key): /səbˈpɑɹ/ === Adjective === subpar (not comparable) Of less than a traditional or accepted standard. Synonyms: below par, second-rate, under par; see also Thesaurus:low-quality Coordinate terms: up to par, above par Bob's grasp of English was subpar. (golf) Synonym of below par. (finance) Trading at a price below face value. ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== cut the mustard === Anagrams === upbars, bars up