suboptima

/ˌsʌbɒpˈtɪmə/ or /ˌsʌbɒpˈtɪmɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

a state or condition that is not optimal, often resulting in reduced efficiency or effectiveness.

“The company’s production line was operating in a state of suboptima due to outdated machinery.”

Synonyms

  • ineffectiveness
  • inefficiency

Antonyms

  • efficiency
  • optimality