underachieve

UK
/ˌʌndərəˈtʃiːv/
US
/ˌʌndərəˈtʃiv/

Translations

underachieveverb
underachieved
Past Simple
underachieved
Past Participle
underachieving
Gerund
UK
/ˌʌndərəˈtʃiːv/
US
/ˌʌndərəˈtʃiv/
Despite his potential, he tends to underachieve in school.
Несмотря на свой потенциал, он склонен недоуспевать в школе.
Synonyms
fall short
not meet expectations
Antonyms

Definitions

underachieveverb
To perform less well or with less success than expected or required.
Despite his potential, he tends to underachieve in his academic pursuits.