below par
Not up to the average or normal standardNot up to the average or normal standard.
» No wonder Tom felt below par.
Meaning
3 senses(idiomatic)Not up to the average or normal standard.
Less than par for the hole or course (which in golf, means better than par).
Having a price below its face value.
Examples
2 sentencesNo wonder Tom felt below par.
I feel below par.