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underachieve::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | underperform |
| Type of | do, perform |
| Derivation | underachievement, underachiever |
John consistently underachieves, although he is very able.
Examples of underachieve
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The guess is he gets a little more time even if the team continues to underachieve.
From the sportsillustrated.cnn.com
Since then he has seen talented Angels teams underachieve, particularly last season.
From the usatoday.com
Even if we underachieve and get our 5-7 from last year, that is still higher than 93.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Teams with great leaders don't underachieve to the extent the Bears have this season.
From the suntimes.com
Its offense overachieves, and its defensive line doesn't underachieve.
From the dallasnews.com
Still, the Sixers did underachieve under Cheeks and they are doing the same under DiLeo.
From the kentucky.com
It was a season that saw the Spartans underachieve and not live up to their capabilities.
From the sltrib.com
Some schools do well against the odds, while others in similar circumstances underachieve.
From the economist.com
It also got coach Ed Servais in a chipper mood following weeks of watching his team underachieve.
From the omaha.com
- Perform less well or with less success than expected; "John consistently underachieves, although he is very able"; "My stocks underperformed last year"
- (underachievement) poorer than expected performance (poorer than might have been predicted from intelligence tests)
- (Underachieving) A discrepancy between recognized potential and actual academic performance. The causes of underachievement may be social, emotional, physical, and/or academic. A good program serves all of its gifted students, not just those who are achieving. ...
