Meanings
Below the expected standard or quality.
متوقع معیار یا معیار سے کم.
ناکافی
naakafi
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Common Collocations
- subpar performance
- subpar quality
- subpar results
Example Sentences
The service at the restaurant was subpar and did not meet our expectations.
ریستوراں کی خدمت ناکافی تھی اور ہماری توقعات پر پورا نہیں اترتی.
Restoraan ki khidmat naakafi thi aur hamari tawaqqaat par poora nahin utri.
His subpar performance in the exam surprised everyone.
امتحان میں اس کی ناکافی کارکردگی نے سب کو حیران کر دیا.
Imtihan mein is ki naakafi karkardagi ne sab ko hairaan kar diya.
The product received reviews for being subpar compared to similar items.
اس پروڈکٹ نے مشابہ اشیاء کے مقابلے میں ناکافی ہونے پر تبصرے حاصل کیے.
Is product ne mushaba ashyaa ke muqable mein naakafi hone par tabsaray hasil kiye.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'submarine' being below the surface, similar to being below the standard.
Imagine a submarine underwater, representing something that is below the expected level.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "subpar" — below an expected standard
First known use: 20th century
The term 'subpar' originates from the golf terminology where 'par' signifies the expected standard for a course. Being 'subpar' implies that something does not meet the expected level.