un·der·a·chieve ( n d r--ch v )intr.v. un·der·a·chieved, un·der·a·chiev·ing, un·der·a·chieves To perform worse or achieve less success than expected. un der·a·chievement n.un der·a·chiever n. |
underachieve [ˌundərəˈtʃiːv]
vb
(intr) to fail to achieve a performance appropriate to one's age or talents
underachiever n
underachievement n
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| Verb | 1. |  underachieve - perform less well or with less success than expected; "John consistently underachieves, although he is very able"; "My stocks underperformed last year" |
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