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Definition of overachiever

overachiever

/ˌoʊ.vɚ.əˈtʃiː.vɚ/
o · ver · a · chiev · er
Plural:overachievers
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Adjective:overachieving
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overachiever Lexical Profile

overachiever Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who performs better or achieves more success than is expected, or who works excessively hard to succeed.

Example

"As a lifelong overachiever, she took on three extra research projects while maintaining a perfect grade point average."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While often used admiringly to describe an ambitious hard worker, 'overachiever' can also carry a mildly critical or teasing tone, implying that someone is overly competitive or obsessed with perfection.

• Rhymes for overachiever

• Nearby Words

overabundantly
overachieve
overachievement
overachiever
overact
overactive
overactivity

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overachiever. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overachiever
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