far from ideal

idiom

: not at all good
The conditions were far from ideal.

Examples of far from ideal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Still, starting out on such shaky financial ground was far from ideal. Amy Landino, Contributor, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2024 These borrowers have options — such as changing repayment plans or subsequently pursuing PSLF Buyback — but the options are far from ideal. Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 That's a consequence of the timing and position of the comet in Earth's sky, which is far from ideal. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024 Zawadzki tried his best, but his effort was understandably far from ideal in a game Seattle eventually won 4-0. Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for far from ideal 

Dictionary Entries Near far from ideal

Cite this Entry

“Far from ideal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far%20from%20ideal. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!