underachiever

[US]/[ˈʌndəˈʃiːvə]/
[UK]/[ˈʌndərˈʃiːvər]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person who performs below their potential.; Someone who fails to reach their full potential.
adj.Not achieving one's full potential.

Phrases & Collocations

an underachiever

be an underachiever

avoid being an underachiever

potential underachiever

labeled an underachiever

underachiever's potential

stop being an underachiever

underachiever syndrome

Example Sentences

he's a classic underachiever, never living up to his potential.

despite his intelligence, he's become an underachiever in his career.

the school tried to help the underachiever improve his grades.

many underachievers lack motivation and self-confidence.

she worried that her son was becoming an underachiever at school.

he was labeled an underachiever throughout his academic career.

the underachiever finally decided to apply himself to his studies.

is he an underachiever or just facing some personal challenges?

the team's performance reflected the underachiever's lack of effort.

it's important to understand why someone becomes an underachiever.

the underachiever's potential remained largely untapped.

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