adjective
- below the best or most favorable level; not optimal
Usage: formal; technical
Examples
- The lighting conditions in the classroom were suboptimal for reading.
- His performance this quarter was suboptimal compared to previous results.
- The team’s suboptimal strategy led to their defeat.
- Weather conditions created suboptimal flying conditions for the pilot.
- The company’s suboptimal use of resources resulted in higher costs.
- Her suboptimal study habits affected her test scores.