Definition of UNDERACHIEVE

underachieve

Meanings

Verb

  • perform less well or with less success than expected
    • "John consistently underachieves, although he is very able"
  • To achieve less than expected; to fail to fulfil one's potential.

Origin / Etymology

From under- + achieve.

Synonyms

punch below one's weight, underperform

Scrabble Score: 21

underachieve is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
underachieve is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
underachieve is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

underachieve is a valid Words With Friends word