verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To achieve less than expected; to fail to fulfil one's potential.
2. 2
   perform less well or with less success than expected wordnet

Synonyms

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underperformpunch below one's weightpunch below one's weightunderattainunderdo

Antonyms

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excelpunch above one's weight

Etymology

From under- + achieve.

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