Definition of UNDERACHIEVE

underachieve

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

underperform, punch below one's weight

Scrabble Score: 21

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

Words With Friends Score: 24

underachieve: valid Words With Friends Word