Underachieve Definition & Meaning

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

"Underachieve" in song lyrics

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  • "Critics expecting me to underachieve"
    Eminem f/ Obie Trice, Stat Quo, Bobby Creekwater & Ca$his — We're Back

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