underachiever

UK
/ˌʌndərəˈtʃiːvə/
US
/ˌʌndərəˈtʃivɚ/
underachievernoun
underachievers
pl
UK
/ˌʌndərəˈtʃiːvə/
US
/ˌʌndərəˈtʃivɚ/
Translations
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
Definitions
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
UK
/ˌʌndərəˈtʃiːvə/
US
/ˌʌndərəˈtʃivər/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "underachiever mentality").
Definitions
Relating to or characteristic of an underachiever or underachievement.
The team suffered from an underachiever mindset that limited its success.