Meaning
- Underachieve (verb): To perform below one’s potential, expectations, or standard. It is commonly used in education, sports, and professional contexts.
Grammar and Usage
- Part of speech: Verb
- Verb type: Intransitive (does not take a direct object)
- Forms: underachieves, underachieving, underachieved
Sentence patterns:
- to underachieve at school/work
- He tends to underachieve despite his talents
Common Phrases
- underachieve at school
- constantly underachieve
- students who underachieve
- talented but underachieving
Collocations
- underachieve academically
- underachieve in exams
- underachieve in sports
- underachieve despite potential
Examples
- Many students underachieve because they lack motivation.
- The team continued to underachieve, despite having star players.
- She tends to underachieve in subjects that don’t interest her.
- He is talented but constantly underachieves.
- Some employees underachieve when they don’t feel challenged.
- The company has been underachieving for several years compared to competitors.
- Children may underachieve if they don’t get proper support at home.
Synonyms or Related
- Underperform
- Fall short
- Not live up to expectations
Antonym
- Overachieve
- Excel
- Outperform