Below par Meaning in English
expression
biˈɫoʊ/, /bɪˈɫoʊ/ /ˈpɑɹ
bi-LOH PAR or bih-LOH PAR
bɪlˈəʊ/ /pˈɑː
bi-LOH PAH
Definition
To be less good than what is normal, expected, or acceptable; not meeting the usual standard.
Usage & Nuances
'Below par' is often used for health, performance, or quality (e.g., 'feel below par', 'work below par'); it's semi-formal and a bit old-fashioned in American English but still used in British. Originally from golf, it also appears outside sports.
Spanish: por debajo del nivel esperado - insatisfactorioPortuguese (BR): abaixo do esperado - abaixo do padrãoPortuguese (PT): abaixo do esperado - abaixo do padrãoChinese (Simplified): 低于标准 - 不及格Chinese (Traditional): 低於標準 - 不及格Hindi: अपेक्षा से कम - स्तर से नीचेArabic: أقل من المستوى المطلوب - دون المستوىBengali: মানদণ্ডের নিচে - স্বাভাবিকের চেয়ে দুর্বলRussian: ниже нормы - не на высотеJapanese: 普段より調子が悪い - 標準以下Vietnamese: dưới mức tiêu chuẩn - kém hơn bình thườngKorean: 평소보다 못한 - 기대 이하Turkish: beklenenin altında - vasatın altındaUrdu: معیاری سے کم - معمول سے کمزورIndonesian: di bawah standar - kurang baik dari biasanya
Example Sentences
I am feeling below par today, so I will stay home.
basic
His work has been below par recently.
basic
This food tastes below par compared to last time.
basic
If you're feeling below par, it's best to rest and recover.
natural
The team's performance was well below par in the second half.
natural
She's not usually below par—maybe she's coming down with something.
natural