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Definition of underachieve

underachieve

/ˌʌndər.əˈtʃiːv/
un · der · a · chieve
Adjective:underachieving
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Past Simple:underachieved
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Past Participle:underachieved
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Present Participle:underachieving
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underachieve Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To perform or do less well than expected, especially in academic studies or professional work, despite having greater potential.

Example

"Bright students sometimes underachieve if they find their daily coursework unchallenging."

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• Rhymes for underachieve

• Nearby Words

undependable
undependably
under
underachieve
underachievement
underachiever
underactive

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