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adjective phrase

Describing a situation, condition, or outcome that is suboptimal or falls short of the best possible standard.

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To be fair, walking in West Hollywood is not ideal for everyone.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

If your goal is to save money on taxes, detonating the tax torpedo is not ideal.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026