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Definition of nonperforming
nonperforming
/ˌnɑːnpərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
(UK: non-performing)
non · per · form · ing
nonperforming Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
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• adjective
1
(especially of a loan, bond, or financial asset) Failing to yield a profit or currently in default because scheduled interest or principal payments are overdue.
Example
"The central bank urged commercial lenders to write off their nonperforming loans to stabilize the financial sector."
2
Failing to fulfill an expected function, duty, or standard of effectiveness.
Example
"The board voted to restructure several nonperforming divisions within the company."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonperforming. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonperforming