Definition of Underachievement

1. Noun. Poorer than expected performance (poorer than might have been predicted from intelligence tests).

Generic synonyms: Performance
Antonyms: Overachievement
Derivative terms: Underachieve

Definition of Underachievement

1. Noun. An achievement that is less than expected; underperformance. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Underachievement

1. Performance, usually in school work, poorer than that predicted from aptitude and/or intelligence testing. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Underachievement

under the weather
under the wire
under the yoke
under tow
under water
under way
under weigh
under wraps
under wraps(p)
underabundance
underabundances
underabundant
underaccomplished
underachieve
underachieved
underachievement (current term)
underachievements
underachiever
underachievers
underachieves
underachieving
underacknowledged
underact
underacted
underacting
underaction
underactions
underactive
underactivities
underactivity

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