pessimal

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pessimal

/ˈpɛ.sɪ.məl/
/ˈpɛ.sə.məl/

Where it comes from

From Latin pessimus (“worst”) + -al, modeled on optimal.

adjective

not comparable Bad to a maximal extent; worst. Calculated in this way, a security value represents a pessimal view of possibilities.

Opposite: optimal, best, ideal

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adjective

Opposite: optimal, best, ideal

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"pessimal." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/pessimal.

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@misc{pessimal_2026,
  title = {pessimal},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/pessimal},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}