under par

idiom

: 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 The former two-time national champion at Stanford shot 5 under par (67), making up significant ground after finishing in 12th place in the second round on Thursday. —

Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2024 The winning score of the Open de France has been double digits under par in six of the past seven years. 🎾 Follow Sports This American-style stadium design should perhaps mitigate any edge that Europeans and DP World Tour regulars might have given their familiarity with the course. —

Matt Bonesteel, Washington Post, 30 July 2024 Only nine of the 150-plus women finished under par. —

Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2024 Dennis McGowan, Sr., Paul VI McGowan wrapped a stellar career at Paul VI by being the only golfer to finish under par at the Washington Metro Golf championship, shooting a 5-under 67 at Worthington Manor. —

Jakob Bowen, Washington Post, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for under par

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