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单词 suboptimal
释义

suboptimal

adjective

sub·​op·​ti·​mal
ˌsəb-ˈäp-tə-məl
 How to pronounce suboptimal (audio)
variants or sub-optimal
: less than optimal : not at the best possible level
suboptimal performance
suboptimal conditions/results/solutions
received suboptimal care
… such is life at the sharp end of evolution, where the pursuit of self-interest frequently leads to suboptimal outcomes for all concerned. The Economist
Training at sub-optimal levels fatigues you and wastes time you could have spent at the high levels you hope to achieve. Rick Crawford
suboptimally adverb
or sub-optimally
… countless companies perform suboptimally. They fail to capitalize on a unique competitive advantage. Erik Matson

Synonyms

  • bad
  • bastard
  • bush
  • bush-league
  • crummy
  • crumby
  • deficient
  • dissatisfactory
  • ill
  • inferior
  • lame
  • lousy
  • off
  • paltry
  • poor
  • punk
  • sour
  • subpar
  • substandard
  • unacceptable
  • unsatisfactory
  • wack [slang]
  • wanting
  • wretched
  • wrong
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Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

suboptimal

adjective

sub·​op·​ti·​mal ˌsəb-ˈäp-tə-məl How to pronounce suboptimal (audio)
: less than optimal
a suboptimal diet
a suboptimal dose of a drug

suboptimal

adjective

as in unacceptable
falling short of a standard yes, living on junk food generally means that you have a suboptimal diet

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • unacceptable
  • poor
  • wrong
  • lame
  • bad
  • deficient
  • flawed
  • disastrous
  • terrible
  • horrible
  • unsatisfactory
  • awful
  • pathetic
  • inadequate
  • substandard
  • subpar
  • wretched
  • brutal
  • inferior
  • lousy
  • crummy
  • lacking
  • dreadful
  • bastard
  • dissatisfactory
  • ill
  • from hunger
  • defective
  • sour
  • off
  • insufficient
  • below par
  • paltry
  • wanting
  • bush
  • useless
  • abysmal
  • miserable
  • wack
  • rotten
  • short
  • under par
  • worthless
  • punk
  • crumby
  • atrocious
  • deplorable
  • gross
  • bush-league
  • faulty
  • horrendous
  • mediocre
  • shoddy
  • common
  • damnable
  • lesser
  • detestable
  • egregious
  • sucky
  • crappy
  • execrable
  • unspeakable
  • abominable
  • stinky
  • vile
  • gnarly
  • reprehensible
  • junky
  • odious
  • meager
  • flagrant
  • bitchin'
  • valueless
  • coarse
  • skimpy
  • cheesy
  • bum
  • rubbishy
  • scanty
  • trashy
  • sleazy
  • shabby
  • miserly
  • mean
  • low-grade
  • stingy
  • villainous
  • skimp
  • scurrilous
  • low-rent
  • miscreant
  • spare
  • meagre
  • second-rate
  • cut-rate
  • sham
  • fake
  • counterfeit
  • niggardly
  • phony
  • phoney

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • adequate
  • acceptable
  • satisfactory
  • standard
  • decent
  • tolerable
  • okay
  • better
  • fine
  • excellent
  • great
  • passable
  • superior
  • classical
  • perfect
  • respectable
  • sufficient
  • classic
  • superb
  • splendid
  • wonderful
  • exceptional
  • choice
  • terrific
  • special
  • prime
  • marvelous
  • divine
  • stellar
  • minimal
  • par excellence
  • marvellous
  • noble
  • neat
  • exceptional
  • fabulous
  • mediocre
  • superlative
  • premium
  • top
  • heavenly
  • mean
  • useful
  • suitable
  • nifty
  • average
  • sensational
  • unsurpassed
  • dandy
  • all right
  • swell
  • capital
  • fancy
  • banner
  • grand
  • slick
  • keen
  • fair
  • sterling
  • unexceptional
  • supernal
  • worthy
  • boss
  • borderline
  • middling
  • OK
  • groovy
  • top-notch
  • satisfying
  • first-rate
  • first-class
  • high-test
  • crackerjack
  • tip-top
  • so-so
  • jim-dandy
  • high-grade
  • gratifying
  • bang-up
  • A1
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