underachievers
|un-der-a-chiev-ers|
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/ˌʌndərəˈtʃiːvərz/
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/ˌʌndərəˈtʃiːvəz/
(underachiever)
performing below potential
Etymology
'underachiever' originates from the prefix 'under-' meaning 'below' and the word 'achieve' from Old French 'achever,' meaning 'to finish or complete.'
'achever' transformed into the Middle English word 'acheven,' and eventually became the modern English word 'achieve.'
Initially, it meant 'to complete or finish something,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'performing below potential.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
individuals who perform below their potential or expected level, especially in academic or professional settings.
Despite his intelligence, he was labeled as one of the underachievers in his class.
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Last updated: 2025/04/25 10:36