suboptimal

Example Sentences

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Italy's second-biggest bank decided to make the move "because we felt that to continue to stall was a suboptimal situation for both," he told analysts on a call.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

“In crisis moments, people tend to make suboptimal decisions,” said Shah.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 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

There were some things resulting from that that were suboptimal for the rest of the weekend.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

“Why say suboptimal? Why not say what you really are? Thoughtless and confusing and manipulative?”

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart