Antonyms for optimum
ˈɒp tə məmop·ti·mum

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1. optimumadjective

   most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances

   Antonyms:
   worst

2. optimum, optimaladjective

   most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied

   "an optimum return on capital"; "optimal concentration of a drug"

   Antonyms:
   worst

   Synonyms:
   optimal

How to use optimum in a sentence?

1. Ralph J. Smith:

   Engineering is the professional art of applying science to the optimum conversion of natural resources to the benefit of man.

2. Royal Dutch Shell:

   We decided to join forces early on to make optimum use of our strengths in wind farm design, offshore project management, financing and technology, we have substantial offshore expertise in the North Sea (and) ... managing large projects.

3. Jose Ortega y Gasset:

   Every moment the work that you are doing itself is miraculous ,it gives you optimum satisfaction._____ SRChigari Associate Prof

4. Shekhar Saxena:

   Many (rich) countries are devoting enough resources but the utilization of those resources is not optimum. Too many efforts are being made for people who are in-patients in mental hospitals and otherwise in custodial care and too few resources are spent on community care.

5. John Perry:

   You'll notice these optimum months coincide with when we have the most sunlight in the UK.

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