adjective
- below the best or most favorable level; less than optimal
Examples
- The team’s performance was suboptimum due to lack of preparation.
- Working in suboptimum lighting conditions can strain your eyes.
- The plant grew poorly in the suboptimum soil conditions.
- Budget cuts resulted in suboptimum staffing levels.
- The software runs at suboptimum speed on older computers.
- Suboptimum weather delayed the outdoor event.