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suboptimal

/suhb-op-tuh-muhl/US // sʌbˈɒp tə məl //

次优,次优的,次好的,次佳的

Related Words

substandard不合格的,不合格,不达标,不达标的subprime次贷,次级贷款,次级,次货minimal最低限度,最低限度的,最小的,极少trivial琐碎,琐碎的,琐事,小事一桩piddling琐碎的,琐碎,琐事,琐碎的事情insignificant不重要的,无足轻重,无关紧要,微不足道的negligible可忽略不计,可以忽略不计,微不足道,可忽略不计的paltry微不足道,微不足道的,渺小,渺小的trifling琐碎的,琐碎,琐碎的事,琐事

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : being below an optimal level or standard.

Synonyms & Antonyms

adj.below the standard
Synonyms
substandard不合格的,不合格,不达标,不达标的insignificant不重要的,无足轻重,无关紧要,微不足道的minimal最低限度,最低限度的,最小的,极少negligible可忽略不计,可以忽略不计,微不足道,可忽略不计的paltry微不足道,微不足道的,渺小,渺小的piddling琐碎的,琐碎,琐事,琐碎的事情trifling琐碎的,琐碎,琐碎的事,琐事trivial琐碎,琐碎的,琐事,小事一桩

Examples

  • It has always puzzled me that a seemingly suboptimal pacing strategy could produce so many world records.

  • As in the primaries leading up to 2010, the GOP is likely to have some vicious intraparty fights, possibly leading it to nominate suboptimal candidates in some races.

  • Coach Mike Tomlin made the suboptimal choice to open the fourth quarter by punting after a fourth and one from his 46-yard line, giving the ball to the Browns despite trailing and gathering force.

  • Once they’re lit, they’ll burn for up to 15 seconds, which is handy for starting fires during emergencies or in suboptimal conditions.

  • Use the aforementioned tools to pinpoint the exact reasons for suboptimal speed, and then work to individually improve every aspect.

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