Suboptimal

Quick meaning: Suboptimal is an adjective meaning Worse than optimal; of less than the highest standard or quality.

Meaning

Worse than optimal; of less than the highest standard or quality.

Example Sentences

Near-synonym: submaximal

"The way the consultation has been handled is suboptimal," she continued.

A quickly produced suboptimal solution to a problem is often more useful than an optimal one that takes a long time to produce.

Word Forms

• sub-optimal

Synonyms for suboptimal

Depending on context, synonyms include inoptimal, submaximal.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sub-optimal, substandard, inoptimal, submarginal, infraoptimal, less-than-stellar.

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