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un·der·a·chieve (

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intr.v. un·der·a·chieved, un·der·a·chiev·ing, un·der·a·chieves

To perform worse or achieve less success than expected.

under·a·chievement n.

under·a·chiever n.

underachieve [ˌundərəˈtʃiːv]

(intr) to fail to achieve a performance appropriate to one's age or talents

underachiever n

underachievement n

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Verb

underachieve - perform less well or with less success than expected; "John consistently underachieves, although he is very able"; "My stocks underperformed last year"

underperform

do, perform - get (something) done; "I did my job"

Translations

underachieve [ˌʌndərəˈtʃiːv] vi → non dare il meglio di sé

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