Suboptimal [adjective]

Definition of Suboptimal:

below the standard

Synonyms of Suboptimal:


Opposite/Antonyms of Suboptimal:


Sentence/Example of Suboptimal:

It has always puzzled me that a seemingly suboptimal pacing strategy could produce so many world records.

As in the primaries leading up to 2010, the GOP is likely to have some vicious intraparty fights, possibly leading it to nominate suboptimal candidates in some races.

Coach Mike Tomlin made the suboptimal choice to open the fourth quarter by punting after a fourth and one from his 46-yard line, giving the ball to the Browns despite trailing and gathering force.

Once they’re lit, they’ll burn for up to 15 seconds, which is handy for starting fires during emergencies or in suboptimal conditions.

Use the aforementioned tools to pinpoint the exact reasons for suboptimal speed, and then work to individually improve every aspect.

Most of us likely have long-running loyalties to certain brands that we know fit our bodies just right, and most of those nontechnical brands make their jeans or trousers from cotton or similarly suboptimal materials.