underachieve
[ uhn-der-uh-cheev ]
/ ˌʌn dər əˈtʃiv /
verb (used without object), un·der·a·chieved, un·der·a·chiev·ing.
to perform, especially academically, below the potential indicated by tests of one's mental ability or aptitude.
to perform below expectations or achieve less than expected, especially by others.
OTHER WORDS FROM underachieve
un·der·a·chieve·ment, nounWords nearby underachieve
under way,
under wraps,
under-,
under-the-counter,
under-the-table,
underachieve,
underachiever,
underact,
underactive,
underage,
underarm
British Dictionary definitions for underachieve
underachieve
/ (ˌundərəˈtʃiːv) /
verb
(intr)
to fail to achieve a performance appropriate to one's age or talents