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underkill

/ˈʌndərˌkɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does underkill mean?

noun

A situation in which a person or thing is less successful or effective than expected, often due to being too cautious or restrained.

Example

"The company's underkill approach to marketing led to a disappointing sales figure."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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