subaverage
- noun
- /sʌbˈævərɪdʒ/
- Offensive
:
subnormal
- He was unfairly labeled a subaverage despite his dedication to the project.
Examples
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The team was dismissed as subaverage after a series of poor performances.
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Some teachers avoid calling students subaverage to prevent discouragement.
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He is considered a subaverage student in math.
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Many people view her as a subaverage performer.
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Some educators believe labeling a student as subaverage can harm their self-esteem.
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After the exam, he felt like a subaverage participant compared to his classmates.
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Critics often described the movie as subaverage due to its weak plot and performances.
Synonyms
4
5.9
A person who has lower rank or status than others
1
8.2
A person who is not as good as others at their work
A person or thing of lower quality than normal
How Capable
1
6.3
114
3.6
- Informal
15
1.8
- Offensive
1
5.2
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
As a noun, subaverage joins sub- 'under' and average 'typical', so it names a person or thing judged 'below the usual level' and is often used as a negative label.