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Definition sub-optimal in British English

sub-optimal adjective

adjective
1

a sub-optimal situation or solution to a problem is one that is less than perfect. This word is usually used ironically

Example

In terms of confidence in the British economy, another bank bail-out would certainly be sub-optimal.

Definition sub-optimal in British English