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Princeton's WordNet

  1. underachievementnoun

    poorer than expected performance (poorer than might have been predicted from intelligence tests)

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  1. underachievementnoun

    An achievement that is less than expected; underperformance.

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  1. underachievement

    Underachievement refers to a discrepancy between an individual's demonstrated potential or abilities and their actual accomplishments or performance. This often refers to a person, particularly a student, who is performing below or not up to their potential or expected level based on their talents or capabilities.

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Underachievement

    Performance, usually in school work, poorer than that predicted from aptitude and/or intelligence testing.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of underachievement in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of underachievement in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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