suboptimal

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“In the past, celebrity endorsements have often pushed people toward suboptimal financial products,” said Adam Rust, director of financial services at the Consumer Federation of America, an association of nonprofit consumer organizations.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

On a more quotidian basis, my physicians simply ignore a lot of what I say and, of course, they can’t be expected to remember everything about every patient, opening the door to various suboptimal consequences.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025

Sticking with some fixed percentage just felt wrong and suboptimal to me.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

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

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2025

“You’re not feeble. You merely had a suboptimal moment. I’m sure you’ll be optimal from now on.”

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart