IDEAL is the opposite of

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The opposite of ideal would be flawed:
Ideal: a standard or principle that is regarded as perfect
The ideal nurse is patient, empathetic, and has strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
Flawed: having a fundamental weakness or imperfection
I will try my best but, like every other human, I am flawed in many areas. 
The meanings of the remaining answer choices are similar to the meaning of the word 'ideal':
Perfect: having all the required or desirable elements; as good as it is possible to be
300 is a perfect score in bowling. It is achieved by bowling 12 strikes in a row.
Absolute: a value or principle that can be regarded as universally valid
Absolute zero is the lowest temperature that is theoretically possible, at which there is zero motion of particles that create heat. It is zero on the Kelvin scale, equivalent to -273.15°C or -459.67°F. 
Quintessential: representing the most perfect or typical example of something 
Cheryl is the quintessential soccer mom. She takes her son to soccer practice in a minivan.
Complete: having all the necessary parts to be the greatest extent or degree of something
I only need to catch one more Pokemon to complete my Pokedex.

IDEAL Is the Opposite of