Synonyms of below par

below par

phrase

variants or under par

as in bad

falling short of a standard

They hired their child a tutor after learning that his performance in language arts was below par.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bad
• poor
• wrong
• unacceptable
• deficient
• terrible
• lame
• horrible
• wretched
• awful
• pathetic
• inferior
• from hunger
• disastrous
• off
• brutal
• ill
• bastard
• dreadful
• lousy
• flawed
• subpar
• suboptimal
• unsatisfactory
• inadequate
• substandard
• sour
• paltry
• bush
• crummy
• punk
• dissatisfactory
• insufficient
• lacking
• bush-league
• common
• miserable
• short
• defective
• wack
• rotten
• lesser
• useless
• bitchin'
• worthless
• vile
• atrocious
• abysmal
• horrendous
• gross
• execrable
• wanting
• coarse
• damnable
• unspeakable
• deplorable
• detestable
• shoddy
• mediocre
• faulty
• reprehensible
• gnarly
• abominable
• stinky
• egregious
• rubbishy
• trashy
• odious
• meager
• sleazy
• crappy
• low-grade
• cheesy
• second-rate
• junky
• flagrant
• bum
• sucky
• miserly
• low-rent
• cut-rate
• valueless
• skimpy
• villainous
• stingy
• shabby
• scanty
• scurrilous
• miscreant
• spare
• phony
• skimp
• mean
• sham
• counterfeit
• fake

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• all right
• adequate
• standard
• acceptable
• satisfactory
• fine
• decent
• respectable
• great
• excellent
• OK
• classic
• sufficient
• classical
• top
• superior
• wonderful
• fine
• exceptional
• capital
• special
• splendid
• par excellence
• better
• perfect
• choice
• tolerable
• passable
• premium
• neat
• noble
• divine
• grand
• fabulous
• terrific
• mean
• superb
• banner
• prime
• first-class
• heavenly
• marvelous
• A1
• fair
• superlative
• sensational
• keen
• stellar
• sterling
• unsurpassed
• suitable
• minimal
• dandy
• average
• useful
• fancy
• slick
• worthy
• high-grade
• boss
• swell
• first-rate
• top-notch
• mediocre
• middling
• nifty
• groovy
• high-test
• borderline
• unexceptional
• jim-dandy
• tip-top
• crackerjack
• supernal
• bang-up
• so-so
• gratifying
• satisfying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of below par

The Preseason Top 10 tournament, hosted by Windermere, saw Winter Park and TFA shoot 5-under par 283 scores to tie for first at Mission Inn’s El Campeon Course. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 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

Germany’s men’s team has four World Cup titles and has won the European Championship three times but has been well below par of late. — Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 24 July 2026