Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

Ideal

Flawed

The most appropriate antonym of the word ideal is flawed.

• Ideal means "perfect or nearly perfect."
• Flawed means "having a defect or imperfection."

The other words do not have the opposite meaning of ideal.

• Excellent means "very good or outstanding."
• Fitting means "suitable or appropriate."
• Optimal means "most favorable or desirable."