underachiever (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌʌn.dər.əˈtʃiː.vər/

Definition

A person who performs less well than they have the ability to, especially in school or work.

Examples

• The teacher worried that the bright student was becoming an underachiever.

• Many gifted children are labeled as underachievers because they don't meet expectations.

• He felt like an underachiever compared to his more successful siblings.

Synonyms of underachiever

Words with a similar meaning to underachiever:

• underperformer
• slacker
• dud

Antonyms of underachiever

Words with the opposite meaning to underachiever:

• overachiever
• high-achiever

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