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Definition of 'underachieve'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (v.i.) underachieve
to perform below the potential indicated by tests of one's mental ability or aptitude.

2. underachieve
to perform below expectations; achieve less than expected.

Etymology: (1950–55)

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Princeton's WordNet

1. (verb) underachieve, underperform
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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