below par

not as good as average or normal. I feel a little below par today. I think I am getting a cold. His work is below par, and he is paid too much money.

below par

Also, under par. Not up to the average, normal, or desired standard. For example, I am feeling below par today, but I'm sure I'll recover by tomorrow. This term employs par in the sense of "an average amount or quality," a usage dating from the late 1700s.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Lecia	-	English (Rare)
Siem	SEEM	Dutch
Navid	-	Persian, Arabic
Libitina	-	Roman Mythology
NergÜI	-	Mongolian
Willie	['wili]