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underachievement

/ˌʌndərəˈtʃiːvmənt/

/ˌʌndɚəˈtʃivmənt/

Translations

underachievementnoun

underachievements

sous-performanceSens général, notamment pour le fait de ne pas atteindre son potentiel ou le niveau attendu.

Despite his intelligence, his underachievement in school was a concern for his teachers.

Malgré son intelligence, sa sous-performance à l’école inquiétait ses enseignants.

Additional translations

échec scolaireSurtout dans le contexte scolaire.

Synonyms

subpar performance

underachievementadjective

/ˌʌndərəˈtʃiːvmənt/

/ˌʌndɚəˈtʃivmənt/

Used attributively before another noun: e.g., "the underachievement gap".

sous-performantEmployé surtout pour qualifier une personne ou un groupe qui n’atteint pas son potentiel.

Officials are trying to address the underachievement gap among disadvantaged students.

Les responsables s’efforcent de combler l’écart entre les élèves sous-performants parmi les élèves défavorisés.

underachievementnoun

The condition of performing below one's potential or expected level, especially in academic or professional settings.

Despite his intelligence, his underachievement in school was a concern for his teachers.

An instance or case of achieving less than is expected or required.

The team's repeated underachievements frustrated the fans.

underachievementadjective

Relating to or characteristic of underachievement.

Officials are trying to address the underachievement gap among disadvantaged students.