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underachievement

/ˌʌndərəˈtʃiːvmənt/

/ˌʌndɚəˈtʃivmənt/

Translations

underachievementnoun

underachievements

The student's underachievement in math was a concern for the teachers.

Неуспеваемость ученика по математике вызывала беспокойство у учителей.

недостаточная успеваемость

Her underachievement in school was surprising given her potential.

Ее недостаточная успеваемость в школе была удивительной, учитывая ее потенциал.

Additional translations

низкая успеваемость

плохая успеваемость

Synonyms

subpar performance

underachievementadjective

/ˌʌndərəˈtʃiːvmənt/

/ˌʌndɚəˈtʃivmənt/

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

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.