verb
- to perform below one’s potential or expected level of achievement
Usage: third person singular present tense of underachieve
Examples
- Despite his high IQ, he consistently underachieves in school.
- The team underachieves every season despite having talented players.
- She underachieves because she lacks motivation to study.
- The company underachieves in sales compared to its competitors.
- He underachieves on tests even though he knows the material well.
- The student underachieves due to poor time management skills.