subpar

From sub- + par.

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /səbˈpɑː/
• (US) IPA^(key): /səbˈpɑɹ/, [səbˈpʰɑɹ], [səbˈpʰɑ˞]
• (Canada) IPA^(key): /səbˈpɑɹ/

subpar (not comparable)

1. 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.

2. (golf) Synonym of below par.
3. (finance) Trading at a price below face value.

• cut the mustard

• upbars, bars up