ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Pessimal

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈpɛ.sɪ.məl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Pessimal is an adjective meaning Bad to a maximal extent; worst.

Meaning

Bad to a maximal extent; worst.

Example Sentences

"Optimal and Pessimal Orderings of Steiner Triple Systems in Disk Arrays
Calculated in this way, a security value represents a pessimal view of possibilities.
…the limiting solution is a pessimal solution because the value of the objective function associated with it is zero.

Synonyms for pessimal

Depending on context, synonyms include pessimum, worst.

Antonyms for pessimal

Common opposites include optimal, best, ideal.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pessimum, worst, severe, appalling, double-plus-ungood, full-powered.

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