Underperform Definition & Meaning
underperform
- verb
- perform less well or with less success than expected; "John consistently underachieves, although he is very able"; "My stocks underperformed last year"
- perform too rarely; "Her plays are underperformed, although they are very good"
"Underperform" in song lyrics
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"Mary Kom aside, boxers underperform"
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Words that rhyme with underperform
Usage tips for "underperform"
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