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

Davis will turn 33 years of age in March, and his numbers so far this season are well below par for him. — Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Nov. 2025

The graphic above also identifies the end of last season as another period when Liverpool fell below par. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025

Its pass protection has also been below par, which has led to Rodgers getting sacked seven times in the first two games of this season. — Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025

Consumer Cyclical is in a solid position, just below par but improving. — Randy Watts, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025