English Explanatory Dictionary

underachieve

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To achieve less than expected; to fail to fulfil one's potential.

Pronunciation

/ˌʌndə(ɹ)əˈt͡ʃiːv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-underachieve.wav

Word forms

underachieve underachieves underachieving underachieved

Etymology

From under- + achieve.

Synonyms

punch below one's weight underperform underattain

Derived words

underachiever
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