suboptimal

Example Sentences

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Without fiduciaries serving as a buffer between the participant and the market, investments will be suboptimal.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026

Relying on yuan appreciation to narrow the trade surplus may be a suboptimal strategy for Beijing, economists say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Rather, it is likely a combination of perverse incentives and suboptimal policies.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

It does not take an expert to say that getting bowled out in an ODI is suboptimal.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2025

Gat smiles when I say the word suboptimal and pats my shoulder.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart