under par

phrase

: worse than expected : not very good

Our meal was under par.

I'm feeling a little under par.

Examples of under par in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Scheffler posted 68-61-68-66 for a final score of -17 under par. — Jeff Hartman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Kuwaki, who plays on the Japan LPGA, and Henseleit were the only players in the last eight groups to end the day under par. — Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Hull has put herself and Woodward in position to make some money at the Women’s Open, as she is tied for seventh at 2-under par after two rounds. — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026

Even with a pair of bogeys on the final four holes, Fleetwood did enough Saturday — a 1-under 69, his third round under par this week — and was five shots behind Sam Burns. — ABC News, 18 July 2026

Rhymes for under par

• abattoir
• alcazar
• autocar
• avatar
• belshazzar
• caviar
• caviare
• cinnabar
• commissar
• condylar
• deodar
• handlebar