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View synonyms for underachiever
underachiever
[ uhn-der-uh-chee-ver ]
noun
- a student who performs less well in school than would be expected on the basis of abilities indicated by intelligence and aptitude tests, etc.
- a person or thing that performs below expectations.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of underachiever1
1945–50; under- + achiever ( def )
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Example Sentences
Long the chronic underachiever of the developing world, her country has now claimed its place on the global stage.
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