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underachiever

/ˌʌndərˈætʃɪvər/ noun · British & US
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What does underachiever mean?

noun

A person who does not achieve as much as others in their field or situation, often due to lack of effort or ability.

Example

"He was considered an underachiever in his class, despite his natural intelligence."

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