underachiever

UK
/ˌʌndərəˈtʃiːvə/
US
/ˌʌndərəˈtʃivɚ/

Translations

underachievernoun
underachievers
pl
UK
/ˌʌndərəˈtʃiːvə/
US
/ˌʌndərəˈtʃivɚ/
He was often labeled as an underachiever in school.
Его часто называли неудачником в школе.
Despite his potential, he remained an underachiever in his career.
Несмотря на свой потенциал, он оставался отстающим в своей карьере.
Additional translations
underachieveradjective
UK
/ˌʌndərəˈtʃiːvə/
US
/ˌʌndərəˈtʃivər/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "underachiever mentality").

Definitions

underachievernoun
A person who performs less well than expected, especially in school or work.
Despite his potential, he was labeled an underachiever because his grades were consistently below average.
underachieveradjective
Relating to or characteristic of an underachiever or underachievement.
The team suffered from an underachiever mindset that limited its success.