un·der·per·form ( n d r-pr-fôrm )v. un·der·per·formed, un·der·per·form·ing, un·der·per·forms v.tr. 1. To perform not as well as (something else): three stocks that underperformed the market as a whole. 2. To perform (a musical or theatrical work, for example) too seldom: In recent years, her plays have been underperformed. v.intr. To exhibit a level of performance that is below the standard: Defense industry companies have underperformed during the last two quarters. un der·per·formance n.un der·per·former n. |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Verb | 1. |  underperform - perform less well or with less success than expected; "John consistently underachieves, although he is very able"; "My stocks underperformed last year" |
| 2. |  underperform - perform too rarely; "Her plays are underperformed, although they are very good"performing arts - arts or skills that require public performance perform - give a performance (of something); "Horowitz is performing at Carnegie Hall tonight"; "We performed a popular Gilbert and Sullivan opera" |
Translations
underperform [ˌʌndəpəˈfɔːm] VI
1. (St Ex) → comportarse mal, tener un mal comportamiento
the stock has underperformed on the Brussels stock market → las acciones han tenido un mal comportamiento en la bolsa de Bruselas
the stock has underperformed on the Brussels stock market → las acciones han tenido un mal comportamiento en la bolsa de Bruselas
2. (at work, in school) → rendir poco
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