underachieve

To achieve less than one could or should, especially in learning.

ریشه

Derived from the prefix 'under-' meaning 'less than' and 'achieve' meaning 'successfully bring about or reach'. First known use in the 1950s.

مثال

• He tends to underachieve in high-pressure situations.
• The teacher was concerned that her students might underachieve.
• Despite his potential, he continues to underachieve.

ترکیب‌های رایج

tend to underachieve continue to underachieve likely to underachieve