Associations to the word «Underachieve»

Wiktionary

UNDERACHIEVE, verb. To achieve less than expected; to fail to fulfil one's potential.

Dictionary definition

UNDERACHIEVE, verb. Perform less well or with less success than expected; "John consistently underachieves, although he is very able"; "My stocks underperformed last year".

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle