Definitions
Worse than optimal; of less than the highest standard or quality.
Word origin
From sub- + optimal.
Used in a sentence
“Near-synonym: submaximal”
“A quickly produced suboptimal solution to a problem is often more useful than an optimal one that takes a long time to produce.”
“"The way the consultation has been handled is suboptimal," she continued.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Less than ideal”10 letters
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