Definition of UNDERPERFORM

underperform

Meanings

Verb

  • perform less well or with less success than expected
    • "My stocks underperformed last year"
  • perform too rarely
    • "Her plays are underperformed, although they are very good"
  • To underachieve; to fail to reach standards or expectations, especially with respect to a financial investment.

Origin / Etymology

From under- + perform.

Synonyms

underachieve

Antonyms

overperform

Scrabble Score: 20

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

Words With Friends Score: 24

underperform is a valid Words With Friends word