Synonyms of subpar

subpar

adjective

ˈsəb-ˌpär 

as in unacceptable

falling short of a standard

the service at the restaurant was subpar, to say the least

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of subpar

His performance and leadership could foreshadow a dramatic improvement in Mizzou’s subpar passing game last season. — Pj Green september 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026

The aircraft carrier has also been at the center of reports of morale issues and subpar conditions faced by sailors. — Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

For example, American Express Membership Rewards® points are a great option for booking international flights, but subpar for cash back or merchandise. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026

Philadelphia won its fifth straight game despite a subpar outing from Zack Wheeler, who walked four in five innings while allowing two runs and two hits with seven strikeouts. — Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026