Subpar (adjective)

Below average or standard in quality or performance.

Origin:

A blend of the prefix "sub-" meaning "below" and the word "par" meaning "equal", meaning "below average or standard".

Examples:

1. The hotel room was subpar, with peeling wallpaper and a musty smell.
2. His performance in the game was subpar, and he was benched in the second half.
3. The food at the restaurant was subpar and not worth the high prices.
4. The service at the store was subpar, and I was disappointed.
5. Her test scores were subpar, and she will have to retake the exam.