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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

underachieving

/ˌʌndərˈætʃɪvɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does underachieving mean?

adjective

Failing to achieve one's full potential or meet expectations; not performing as well as one is capable of.

Example

"The company's underachieving sales team struggled to meet their quarterly targets."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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