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pessimal adjective. Describes a situation that is the least favourable or advantageous (the opposite of optimal).

Example Citation:
"Trying to run Windows 95 on a 386 machine. Now that is a pessimal situation."

Subject Category:
Computers - Jargon

Posted on August 15, 1997 at 12:00 PM
Updated on August 15, 1997 at 12:00 PM


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